§ Sir G. de Freitasasked the Minister of Public Building and Works whether he is aware that many new leases for Government offices in London cost between £2 and £2 10s. per square foot and that outside London rents are often less than half this amount; and whether he will seek to rent Government offices in Burton Latimer, Corby, Desborough, Kettering 181W and Rothwell, in view of the fact that they are well served by road and have excellent rail connections through Kettering with both North and South.
§ Mr. PrenticeI am aware of the difference in rents between London and elsewhere, and this is one of the factors in determining policy for the dispersal of Government offices. The existence of good communications is also taken into account. However, I have no plans to rent accommodation in the towns mentioned in the question.