§ Lieut.-Colonel JAMESasked the First Commissioner of Works whether certain structural alterations are being carried out in the buildings occupied by the Ministry of Pensions at Burton's Court; whether these alterations have involved the use of reinforced concrete or material of an equally durable character; and whether, if the facts are as suggested, in view of the fact that the evacuation of these buildings have been guaranteed at a relatively early date, the use of cheaper 80W and less durable materials would have been preferable in the interests of public economy?
§ Sir A. MONDSeveral of the larger rooms at Burton's Court are being divided by partitions. These alterations have not involved the use of the materials named, but the partitions are being constructed either of breeze blocks covered with plaster or of timber studding and asbestos sheets. I am not aware that there are any cheaper materials which can be used.