§ 12. Mr. ROSEasked the Secretary of State for War if he has arrived at any decision in respect to the abandonment 1077 of the defence works on the beach at Aberdeen; and whether he is aware that the Aberdeen civic authorities are desirous of utilising the site for improvements and that strong local feeling exists in that city in respect to existing buildings, which are regarded as obsolete and an impediment to the development of its local amenities?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe interest of the Aberdeen Town Council is realised, but no decision has yet been arrived at which would permit of the site of this battery being surrendered.
§ Mr. ROSECan the right hon. Gentleman tell us when a decision is likely to be arrived at, seeing that a decision within six months was promised more than six months ago? May I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman and his Department are likely to come to any decision, or whether the matter is still under consideration, and when it will be settled?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI do not think that I personally made any statement six months ago on the subject, but the matter is still under consideration.
§ Mr. NEIL MACLEANAre we to understand that there is not continuity in the policy of the Government?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSIn some matters.