asked the Minister of Works what proposition was put before the Royal Fine Art Commission that a definite floor area was indispensable for the new offices with regard to the Westminster Hospital site.

The Royal Fine Art Commission was informed that the architect's plans only just met the requirements of the Colonial Office.

Does not the Minister recognise that they were given information which made it impossible for them to make modifications, with the result that there will be a building there which will dominate Westminster Abbey, to the great detriment of this part of London?

I think it would be best if the hon. Gentleman awaited the statement I hope to make next week.

Will the Minister publish the exact information given to the Royal Fine Art Commission on this point?

I will consider it, but I cannot promise.

Will the statement the Minister is going to make be the final word on this matter, or will it be open to discussion after he has made his statement.

It will be as final as anything is final.