HC Deb 02 December 1943 vol 395 cc537-8W
Mr. Mathers

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works whether he is aware of the serious public inconvenience caused by Bathgate Employment Exchange being housed in the halls of Bathgate Co-operative Society, which are normally used for large public functions; and whether he will arrange to restore the halls to the society and make them again available for public use?

Mr. Hicks

The answer to the first part of the Question is "Yes, Sir." In regard to the second part, arrangements are being made which will enable the Bathgate Co-operative Society's premises to be derequisitioned and every endeavour will be made to release them at the earliest possible date.