HC Deb 28 April 1909 vol 4 c340
Mr. WATT

asked the Secretary of State for war what was the price paid by the Government for the land at Ardhallow, Dunoon, now used as a fort; what was the acreage of that land; and what was the figure at which it was valued for rating purposes before the purchase took place?

Mr. HALDANE

The area of the land purchased was 22¼ acres and the price paid for the property in 1899 was £5,000. The valuation for rating purposes prior to purchase was £138.