HC Deb 29 March 1965 vol 709 cc180-1W
102. Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many square feet of new accommodation was created by the completion of the first stage of the roof scheme; what was the total cost; how many square feet are now allocated for hon. Members' desk rooms; and how many hon. Members' desks are situated in the new accommodation.

Mr. C. Pannell

7,072 square feet net of usable floor space have been provided. The cost will be about £240,000. About 1,236 square feet net have been allocated for Members' desk rooms. The new accommodation contains desks for 34 hon. Members.

103. Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works to which Ministers the rooms on the upper Ministerial corridor, relinquished by the Clerks, have been allocated.

Mr. C. Pannell

I have allocated the three rooms in question to the Secretary of State for Defence, the Minister of Technology and the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance.

Mr. Robert Cooke

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many square feet of the new roof space accommodation is allocated to Ministers.

Mr. C. Pannell

1,555 square feet net.