§ 34. Sir ARTHER FELLasked what is the reason for maintaining the anti-aircraft station near the reservoir on Putney Heath; if the lorries employed there and the guns are of any possible use; and when will the station be closed down?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe anti-aircraft station near the reservoir on Putney Heath has been maintained as it is the 223 headquarters of the West London Anti-Aircraft Defences, and is responsible for closing down the forty-six stations in these defences. This work is nearing completion, and it is hoped to vacate Putney Heath in the early part of January next. The headquarters will then be transferred to one of the stations which it is proposed to maintain under the new scheme. The lorries referred to are employed on work conected with the clearing of the stations mentioned. There are no permanent guns at the headquarters.