§ 124. Sir W. Darlingasked the Minister of Works what is the total value of licences granted for the building of Government offices in London and the provinces, respectively, in the years 1945 to 1951, respectively; and if he will discontinue such building in the vulnerable London area.
§ Mr. EcclesIn the years 1945 to 1951 licences were issued to private developers to build offices to let to the Government to a value of approximately £11.2 million in London and £1.6 million in the provinces. In addition, offices were built or are being built by my Department at a cost for the same period of about £12.822W million in London and about £8.4 million in the provinces. As a general rule no new offices are being allowed to start but those already under construction are being completed.