asked the Minister of Works if he is aware that the Liberal Hall in Chippenham is still being used as the food office, and that this is putting the Liberal Party in Chippenham in a disadvantageous position compared with the other parties, whose halls have been derequisitioned for nearly two years; and what steps he proposes to take to release this hall in the near future.

I regret very much the inconvenience that has been caused by the continued occupation of the Liberal Hall by the food office. My officers have made repeated attempts without success to find alternative accommodation. I will consider the possibility of erecting a temporary building.