HC Deb 06 November 1945 vol 415 cc1248-9W
Sir H. Webbe

asked the Minister of Works how many dwelling-houses of 12 rooms or less and inexpensive flats were held under requisition at the end of September last by Government Departments, including Service Departments, in the London CD. Region and not used for residential purposes; and how many such properties were released during the month of September.

Mr. Tomlinson

The number of small dwelling houses and flats held by Government Departments in the London Civil Defence Region at the end of September last was 4,011. The number released during the month of September was 429.

Sir H. Webbe

asked the Minister of Works how many square feet of space in office buildings, in blocks of approximately over 5,000 square feet, were held under requisition in the London CD. Region at the end of September last by Government Departments, including Service Departments; and how much space was released during the month of September.

Mr. Tomlinson

The total amount of space in blocks of 5,000 feet super and over held on requisition in office buildings in the London Civil Defence Region at the end of September last amounted to approximately 4,750,000 feet super. Approximately 9,000 feet super of accommodation was released during the month of September.