HC Deb 11 November 1937 vol 328 cc1862-3W
Mr. Hall-Caine

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether any decision has been reached on the question whether the council of the Royal United Service Institution should give up possession of its premises in Whitehall; and whether he will make a statement on the whole subject to reassure the public who are interested in the continued existence of this body?

Sir P. Sassoon

No proposal has been made that the Royal United Service Institution should give up possession of the Banqueting House, Whitehall, but, so far as I am concerned, I can assure my hon. Friend that, should the matter arise, no proposal for a change in the use of this most beautiful and historic building will be made without the fullest consideration being given to the present and future requirements of the Institution.