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asked the Minister of Works whether the movement of the staff of the Ministry of Local Government and Planning from Savile Row is now complete; and over how many premises in London the staff of that Department is now dispersed.
The movement of staff from "Fortress House," Savile Row, is not yet complete. At present the staff of the Ministry of Local Government and Planning are distributed over eight premises.
Will the Minister tell the House whether the blame for this very unsatisfactory situation rests mainly with himself or with the Minister of Town and Country Planning, or perhaps with the Lord Privy Seal?
We do not consider that any blame rests on us. We are making moves which will bring the number of buildings occupied down to three, and this is both good planning and very necessary.
Can the Minister say when these moves are expected to be completed?
We hope in about three months.