HC Deb 31 March 1925 vol 182 cc1076-7
12. Mr. ROSE

asked the Secretary of State for War if he has arrived at any decision in respect to the abandonment 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-EVANS

The 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. ROSE

Can 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-EVANS

I do not think that I personally made any statement six months ago on the subject, but the matter is still under consideration.

Mr. NEIL MACLEAN

Are we to understand that there is not continuity in the policy of the Government?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

In some matters.