§ 37. Mr. CROOKSasked the Secretary of State for War whether the rifle sub-depôt is to be transferred to Winchester; if so, will he state the reason; whether he is aware that, when the rifle sub-depôt was formed at Woolwich a few years ago, about £15,000 was spent in fitting up stores and other accommodation; and what is the estimated cost involved in the transference to Winchester?
§ Colonel SEELYThe rifle sub-depôt is to be moved to Winchester for several reasons connected with organisation and training and especially to set free barrack accommodation for an Infantry battalion which is required owing to the withdrawal of two battalions from South Africa. A sum of £15,000 was spent at Woolwich on the construction of married quarters which were urgently required, and which will be all occupied soon after the removal of the sub-depôt.