68. Major BARINGasked the Secretary for War when it is proposed to commence building the new married quarters at the Winchester depot?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. H. J. Tennant)The plans have been settled but the purchase of the site, although far advanced, is not yet completed. Bills of quantities have to be prepared and tenders invited. The building will be begun as soon as possible.
Major BARINGCan the hon. Gentleman not give me a definite date in order to put an end to this great and growing scandal in my Constituency?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt is very difficult to fix a date, but I will use every endeavour in connection with the matter.