§ Captain Marplesasked the Minister of Works how long the British Council proposes to continue in occupation of the premises at 6, Hanover Street, W.I, which they have requisitioned; and if he will do everything possible to speed derequisition.
§ Mr. TomlinsonTwo floors of these premises were requisitioned by the Ministry of Works and are at present occupied by the British Council. I am unable to say how long the British Council will continue in occupation, but in view of the shortage of office accommodation 51W and the urgent need to release residential space, it is not possible to accord any high degree of priority to the release of these premises which were formerly used as a dance club.