HC Deb 08 May 1947 vol 437 cc87-8W
Sir H. Webbe

asked the Minister of Works the floor space area occupied by the Ministry of Health; and what number of staff are accommodated.

Mr. Key

The floor space occupied by Ministry of Health headquarters staff in London on 1st May, 1947, was approxi- mately 200,000 square feet, accommodating a staff of 2,318.

Sir H. Webbe

asked the Minister of Works what is the floor space area occupied by the Admiralty; and what number of staff are accommodated.

Mr. Key

The floor space occupied by Admiralty Headquarters staff in London on the 1st March, 1947, was 642,370 sq. ft. The staff in occupation numbered 7,291 exclusive of 602 who were working in 30,600 sq. ft. of protected accommodation below ground.