§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he is taking to ensure that accommodation for staff at the new offices of the Department of Health and Social Security at Wythenshawe, Manchester, is adequate to their needs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EyreThe new offices occupied by the Department of Health and Social Security in Wythenshawe are no longer adequate due to approved increases in staff complement. As a short-term solution we are opening negotiations to hire space in a nearby office block. As a long-term solution it depends on the reaction of the lessor. If a short lease can be agreed the Crown building can be extended vertically. If not a long-term hiring is the alternative.