HC Deb 29 March 1955 vol 539 cc9-10W
15. Mr. I. O. Thomas

asked the Minister of Works if he will explain in detail the main items included in the total estimate of £1,000,000 in Civil Estimates, Class VII, for the year ending 31st March, 1956, in respect of proposed works, under Foreign Office, Item 4, Washington: Erection of embassy offices.

Mr. Birch

It is proposed to build offices to house the staff of the embassy and other United Kingdom missions in Washington, including the British Joint Services Mission.

16. Mr. I. O. Thomas

asked the Minister of Works if he will explain in detail the main items included in the total estimate of £1,500,000 in Civil Estimates, Class VII, for the year ending 31st March, 1956, in respect of Works in Progress, under Commonwealth Relations Office, Item 11, "New Delhi: Acquisition of site and provision of residential and office accommodation for High Commissioner and staff."

Mr. Birch

The intention is to construct offices for the mission, a residence for the High Commissioner and accommodation for most of the staff. The work will be carried out over a number of years.