§ MR. A. H. E. ALLHUSEN (Salisbury)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that there are several schemes suggested for connecting Salisbury with the proposed manœuvring ground on Salisbury Plain by means of a railway; and, whether he will be prepared to consider any suggestions or plans that may be submitted by the Corporation of Salisbury?
THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. J. POWELL-WILLIAMS,) Birmingham, S.The Secretary of State is aware that several schemes have already been suggested for improved railway accommodation between Salisbury and the manœuvring ground which it is proposed to acquire in the neighbourhood, and he would be glad to see any measures set on foot which would be to the advantage of the public and the War Office, but so far as he is aware there is at, present, no occasion for any intervention on his part.