HC Deb 01 March 1926 vol 192 cc1029-30
83. Colonel DAY

asked 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. WISE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what is the acreage?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I must ask for notice of that question.

Mr. LUNN

In 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-EVANS

I 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.