§ Sir P. Macdonaldasked the Minister of Works how many hotels are still requisitioned by his Department; and whether, in view of the lack of holiday accommodation, any accelerated programme of release is to be applied.
§ Mr. TomlinsonThree hundred and sixty-five hotels, including the larger type of boarding house, are still held under requisition by my Department. The urgent need for releasing holiday accommodation is fully appreciated and hotels will be derequisitioned as soon as alternative accommodation can be provided for the occupants or the services for which they are at present required can be terminated.