§ MR. WARNER (Staffordshire, Lichfield)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War if he can state what progress is being made towards the construction of the contemplated rifle range near Withington Barracks, Lichfield; and if anything has been done in the matter in the last two months.
§ *MR. WYNDHAMSince the passing of the Act confirming the Provisional Order for the acquisition of the land required for this range, the notices to treat have been served on the various owners concerned, and we are now awaiting their claims, when endeavours will be made to arrange terms by negotiation, but where this is not possible recourse to arbitration will be necessary. The construction of the range cannot be commenced until possession of the land has been obtained.