§ 8. Major Earl WINTERTONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if it is the intention of the Admiralty to retain permanent use and occupation of Shoreham Harbour; and if he is aware that the development of the harbour for commercial purposes is urgently required, and that it is difficult to aim at such development until the intention of the Admiralty is known?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the remaining part of the question, the area of the foreshore in occupation by the Admiralty will be surrendered as early as possible, but any delay in doing this should not affect the development of the harbour for commercial purposes.
§ Earl WINTERTONWhat does the right hon. Gentleman mean by "as soon as possible"—will, it be a matter of three or four months?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI could not say definitely. I will make inquiries and let the Noble Lord know the result.