§ MR. HORNIMAN (Chelsea)To ask the Secretary of State for War how many boys are now accommodated at the Duke of York's School, Chelsea, and how many will be provided for at the new school at Dover; when it is expected that the transference will take place; is it proposed to develop the land for building purposes, and has any scheme been prepared; and, if so, does it include any open space or garden which will be available for public use; and, should there be a balance of profit on the sale of the buildings and land after erecting the new school, to what object will the proceeds be devoted.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) 550 boys are now accommodated at the school at Chelsea, and 480 boys will be provided for in the new school. The Queen Victoria Memorial School in Scotland will provide additional accommodation for 275 sons of sailors and soldiers. It is hoped that the buildings will be ready before the end of 1908. As regards the other points raised in the Question no decision has yet been reached in regard to the disposal of the site of the present school.