HC Deb 23 November 1949 vol 470 c36W
63. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Minister of Works when it is intended that personnel of the Ministry of Civil Aviation will move to the new building in Holborn; how many will be housed therein; and what other buildings are being retained.

Mr. Key:

The move of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to Ariel House, Theobalds Road, began on 17th October and will be completed by about 7th December. Some 830 staff will be accommodated in the new building. The Ministry of Civil Aviation headquarters will also retain most of 19-29, Woburn Place and part of a temporary office building at Tolcarne Drive, Pinner.