§ 8. Mr. RENDALLasked the Secretary of State for War why the Dorset depot at Dorchester has remained practically empty since the War commenced; whether the building is capable of holding 800 men and is now unoccupied; whether it could be converted into a military hospital if not otherwise required; and whether, notwithstanding that this building was empty, the War Office has erected huts within 200 yards to house the guard of the prisoners of war camp which faces the depot?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Forster)It has been necessary in the past to reserve accommodation to meet a sudden influx of recruits. The huts were built under this necessity. The disposal of such accommodation not now required is being dealt, with.