HC Deb 02 April 1952 vol 498 cc135-6W
Mr. Vane

asked the Minister of Works the Departments or public authorities occupying office accommodation in Devonshire House, Piccadilly, showing in each case the area and rental value of the accommodation so occupied.

Mr. Eccles

Devonshire House is occupied by the following Departments and authorities:

Sq. Ft.
Central Land Board and War Damage Commission 35,000
Civil Service Commission 1,100
Foreign Office 20,400
Ministry of Health 2,300
Ministry of Labour 8,800
National Parks Commission 3,500
War Works Commission 200
Ministry of Works 7,700
Telephone Exchange 600

It would be contrary to normal practice to disclose the rents.

The Central Land Board and War Damage Commission and the Foreign Office will shortly be surrendering space in the building.