§ MR. ASHLEYI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether any land ranges suitable for Territorial field artillery practice have been acquired within the last six months; and what negotiations, if any, are in progress with a view to purchase such ranges.
§ MR. HALDANENo land artillery ranges suitable for Territorial field 1601 artillery have been acquired during the last six months. As the hon. Member is aware, negotiations are in progress for the acquisition of such a range on Salisbury Plain. The question of obtaining lands for such ranges in other parts of England has been and is still being fully considered, but matters have not yet reached the stage of definite negotiations.
§ MR. ASHLEYWill the right hon. Gentleman say when he hopes to conclude the negotiations regarding the Salisbury Plain range?
§ MR. HALDANEI shall be glad to do so as soon as possible.