§ Mr. N. LINDSAYasked the Minister of Labour what was the total cost of the new Employment Exchange at Nelson Street, Bristol; how this compares with the estimate for the scheme rejected by his predecessor; and whether there were any substantial differences between the two schemes?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREI have been asked to reply. The comparative estimated costs required are as follow:
Nelson Street:
Site, £5,250.
Building, £26,880.
Victoria Street:
Site, rent charge of £750 per annum.
Building, £20,685.
Space for other Government Departments has been provided at Nelson Street, at an estimated cost of £2,000. This is included in the above estimate. At present it is necessary, owing to the volume of work, to use this space for exchange purposes. The accommodation for the Employment Exchange is similar in both schemes, but, owing to difficult levels and the consequent need for building a retaining wall and basement, the cost of building in Nelson Street is greater. Also prices have fallen since the estimate for Victoria Street was prepared.
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