§ MR. OWEN PHILIPPS (Pembroke and Haverfordwest)To ask the Secretary of State for War whether a much-needed street improvement in Port Royal Street, Kingston, Jamaica, was being delayed or prevented owing to a controversy with the War Department as to encroachment; and, if so, whether he will give instructions that all reasonable facilities should be accorded to the town of Kingston in widening its streets after the earthquake.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) This matter is one that incidentally involves researches into questions of title dating back to 1745. The War Department building only projects 7 feet 6 inches beyond the line laid down for buildings by the local authorities. It is hoped that the military requirements will permit of the buildings being set back to that line.