§ 17. Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for War for what purpose has his Department acquired the Deptford cattle market, and what price is being paid for same?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSDeptford cattle market has been acquired as a supply reserve depot for the storage and turnover of war reserves of supplies, and the receipt, custody and issue of certain supplies for peace consumption. The purchase price, as fixed by arbitration, is £389,000.
§ Colonel DAYIs it not a fact that this market was offered to the War Office previously at £250,000 and was refused?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI believe that in 1913 there was an offer at £250,000, but just previously to the arbitration rather over £1,000,000 was asked for it.
§ Captain FAIRFAXDoes that price include all the equipment of the depot?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSNo. It is the purchase price payable for the freehold.