Duke of York's School.

HC Deb 02 March 1908 vol 185 c344

MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War what is the cost of the site and buildings of the new Duke of York's School; and what does the estimated value of the old site, by the valuers employed at the War Office, amount to.

THE FIRST COMMISSIONER OF WORKS (Mr. HARCOURT,) Lancashire, Rossendale

The estimated cost of the site and buildings of the new school is about £192,500. The old site has been inspected by expert valuers on behalf of the Office of Works. I regret that I am not in a position to give the hon. and gallant Member the information he desires. It is not in the public interest that I should do so.

SIR HOWARD VINCENT

What is to become of the old site?

MR. HARCOURT

I can only refer the hon. Member to the latter part of my Answer.

SIR HOWARD VINCENT

Is it to be left as an open space or built upon?

MR. HARCOURT

The hon. Gentleman must allow me to answer that Question at a considerably later date.