§ 83. Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for War the amount likely to be expended in transforming the Catterick Camp into a permanent military centre?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Sir Laming Worthington-Evans)The total estimate for the general building programme now in course of execution at Catterick is £1,388,000, and for land purchase £267,000. In addition there will be certain accessory services, of which particulars are not yet available.
§ Sir F. WISECan the right hon. Gentleman say what is the acreage?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI must ask for notice of that question.
§ Mr. LUNNIn dealing with Catterick Camp, is it the intention of the War Office to close down the excellent training centre which is there?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI do not want to close it down if it can possibly be avoided. I will deal with the point in detail if the hon. Member will put down a question.