OSBORNE NAVAL COLLEGE.

HC Deb 15 February 1927 vol 202 c761

84. Sir F. WISE

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what is the decision of the Admiralty in regard to the future of Osborne Naval College?

Mr. GUINNESS

The Osborne Naval College buildings have been transferred to the Commissioners of Crown Lands, who are now taking steps with a view to effecting a letting.

Sir F. WISE

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether he can answer the question?

Mr. GUINNESS

Well, the decision of the Admiralty really is that they do not want these buildings, and that is why they have been transferred to the Department of Crown Lands.

Sir F. WISE

Have these buildings been sold?

Mr. GUINNESS

They have been transferred to the Department of Crown Lands. There were some negotiations, but they, unfortunately, fell through.