HC Deb 19 November 1946 vol 430 cc103-4W
Lieut.-Colonel Sharp

asked the Secretary of State for Air if he will give a schedule of the requisitioned accommodation held by his Department in Great Britain on 30th September, 1946, or at some other more convenient date, showing the number of schools and educational establishments, hotels, houses and small flats, offices and other property, and the area of requisitioned storage space; and what reduction he anticipates before the end of 1946.

Mr. de Freitas

The following table gives the information required in respect of accommodation requisitioned by my Department:

Premises. Held on 31st October 1946. Estimated to be held on 3lSt December 1946.
Schools and Educational Establishments Nil Nil
Hotels 25 17
Houses and Small Flats 355 301
Offices 26 21
Other Properties 538 413
Total 944 752
Storage Space 380,000 square feet 208,000 square feel

We hope to be able to give up the remaining 208,000 square feet of storage space early in the new year.

Lieut.-Colonel Sharp

asked the Secretary of State for Air the approximate proportion of officers, airmen and members of the W.A A.F., stationed in Great Britain accommodated in requisitioned premises.

Mr. de Freitas

Two per cent.