§ 121. Mr. Gatesasked the Minister of Works if he is aware that the only building 135W in London of which he has retained possession on behalf of the United States Government under his powers of requisition, is one which the United States Government purchased privately and of which they would otherwise have been unable to obtain vacant possession by normal legal methods; if he will give an undertaking not in future to use his powers of requisition in such cases; and if he will at once derequisition No. 20, Grosvenor Square.
§ Mr. KeyThree other properties in addition to 20, Grosvenor Square are retained on requisition and occupied by the United States Government. These premises are used for services which are of great importance to this country. I cannot therefore give the undertaking requested as to my use of requisitioning powers and I am unable to derequisition 20, Grosvenor Square. The United States Embassy have endeavoured to reach agreement with all the persons concerned by every means at their disposal.