§ 17. Mr. DUNNICOasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is able to inform the House of the estimated cost of adapting Brancepeth Castle, Durham for use as a barracks?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSIt is estimated that the cost, including the erection of necessary additional buildings, would be approximately £70,000.
§ Mr. DUNNICOCan the right hon. Gentleman inform the House whether there was an attempt to dispose of the site previously purchased?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSNo, it is not proposed to take any action with regard to this offer.