Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Shipping when it is proposed to wind up the Ministry?
Colonel WILSONI beg to refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to the hon. Member for South Poplar (Sir A. Yeo) on the 19th instant.
§ Mr. LYLEasked the First Commissioner of Works whether, as the Ministry of Shipping is presumably shortly vacating its premises over the lake in St. James's Park, he will utilise the opportunity to pull down the structures it occupies, and thus begin to restore the amenities of this resort?
§ Sir A. MONDThe Ministry of Shipping is not likely to vacate its premises in St. James's Park for some considerable time. Large reductions are taking place in the staff of the Ministry, but the space thus vacated is being utilised in order to release requisitioned business premises and the huts on the Horse Guards Parade, which will be demolished early next year.