HC Deb 10 May 1963 vol 677 cc103-4W
Mr. Russell

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works for what purpose the building being erected by Her Majesty's Government in Horseferry Road, S.W.1, is to be used; and why the original estimate of £4,000,000 for its cost has been increased to £7,350,000,

Mr. Rippon

The building will provide headquarters offices for Government Departments. This is a new scheme which is different from the one prepared 15 years ago to which the £4,000,000 estimate related.