HC Deb 08 July 1946 vol 425 cc13-4W
105. Mr. Collins

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of buildings and hutments which have been transferred to his Department by the War Office since 1st January, 1946; and the percentage which has been put to other uses.

Sir S. Cripps

In the past six months the War Office have declared surplus to their requirements 14 buildings totalling approximately 300,000 square feet in area. Four of these buildings have been allocated to firms for production purposes and four more will similarly be allocated if present negotiations are successful. The remaining buildings have only recently been declared surplus and inquiries are being pursued as to their most advantageous use.