HC Deb 03 December 1912 vol 44 c2109
20. Mr. CHARLES BATHURST

asked whether it is still the intention of the War Office to proceed with the proposed new offices at Harnham, near Salisbury, for the administrative work of the Southern Command; or whether, in view of the inconvenient situation of the site in relation to Salisbury and the great public expenditure involved, he will reconsider the project?

Colonel SEELY

This matter is now under consideration.

MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINE

Were not the military authorities most directly concerned very much against this?

Colonel SEELY

I do not think so. There is a conflict of opinion as to the best site, and military opinion, I understand, is divided.