§ 47. Mr. Chapmanasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what estimate he has made of the total number of square feet of accommodation which are in the schemes under consideration for extension of those parts of the Palace of Westminster occupied by the House of Lords; what minimum of extra area is required; and what would be the approximate cost per square foot.
§ Mr. Mellish18,000 to 19,000 square feet; the minimum extra space required has still to be established; very roughly, £40 per square foot.