§ Sir H. CAUTLEYasked the First Commissioner of Works the number of clerical 643W staff of all grades to be removed from the offices at the corner of Dorset Street and Baker Street, Marylebone; and whether the Exchequer will be freed from all liability when the building is vacated at Lady Day next?
§ Mr. LANSBURYThe total number of staff (including administrative, technical, clerical and typing grades) to be removed from these offices is 203. I should add that the expenditure on accommodation for this office and the location of the office are matters with which the Imperial War Graves Commission, which is represented in this House by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War, is primarily concerned. The cost of the accommodation, which is provided by my Department on repayment terms, is not a charge on the Votes of the Office of Works. The answer to the second part of the question is in the affirmative.