§ MR. DOBBIE (Ayr Burghs)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether any purchase of land for military purposes has recently been made, or is in course of being completed, in the Kyles of Bute, or elsewhere in Argyllshire; and, if so, if he will state the extent of same, the name of seller, and the price paid.
§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERThe War Department has agreed to purchase an 1057 area of land at Ardhallow, Dunoon, Argyllshire, in connection with purposes of defence. The area consists of 1 acre, 2 roods, 39 poles, and right of way thereto and way leave for cables. The owner is Mr. Campbell Wyndham, and the price agreed is £660, including compensation to tenant.
§ MR. DOBBIECan the right hon. Gentleman say for what purpose the land is required?