asked the First Commissioner of Works if there are 900 rooms in the Hotel Cecil building; whether the inspectors acting for his Department have made any Report on the use of this building by the Air Board; and, if so, will he state the nature of this Report?

The number of rooms in the Hotel Cecil is 665. The inspectors of the War Cabinet Committee on Accommodation have made a Report to the effect that the accommodation occupied by the Air Board is being satisfactorily utilised.

Is it not a fact that this hotel was commandeered before it was inspected by the Department concerned?

No; it is not a fact.

asked how many new sets of buildings have been taken over by the Government since the House adjourned in December?

The number of premises taken over by the Government since the House adjourned in December is thirteen.

asked whether any additional building accommodation is now being demanded by Government Departments; and, if so, which Departments are making these applications?

The answer to the first question is in the affirmative. The list of demands for accommodation is so extensive that, for the convenience of the House, I purpose circulating it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.