§ Mr. Robert Cookeasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what existing Government offices will be absorbed into the proposed regional headquarters complex at Bristol; how much new accommodation will be required; and where this is going to be situated.
§ Mr. C. PannellThe existing offices of the Board of Trade, Ministry of Labour (except the Factory Inspectorate), Central Office of Information, Department of Education and Science, the principal regional office of the Ministry of Health, and some staff from my own Department.
It is estimated that between 50,000 and 60,000 square feet will be needed for the new headquarters of which about 10,000 square feet will be for additional staff.
The accommodation will be in Bristol, but I am not prepared to say at this stage in what building.