HC Deb 15 April 1926 vol 194 cc485-6
65. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what type of training it is proposed to give short-service seamen in the St. Budeaux Camp, Devonport; and how long this training is to last?

The FIRST LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Mr. Bridgeman)

The question of the use of St. Budeaux Camp for training of short service seamen is now under consideration.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon. Gentleman say what sort of training seamen get in this camp?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The question is under consideration. I am not sure present let to civilians, have been offered, with the land, on lease to the local authorities, but no reply has yet been received from them.

60. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Secretary of State for War how many single and married men, respectively, there is accommodation in Devonport under the War Office, specifying the barracks, etc.; and to what extent this accommodation is now in use under each of these heads?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

As the answer is in tabular form, I will, with the hon. and gallant Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

whether they will go to that camp or whether they are provided for elsewhere.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Will the right hon. Gentleman sympathetically consider allowing this encampment to be used for housing purposes?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

It is because I am considering it that the question cannot now he definitely answered.