§ 73. Mr. THURTLEasked the Secretary of State for War if the stables at Knightsbridge barracks are now being used; and, if so, for what purpose?
§ Commodore KINGThe stables at Knightsbridge barracks are used to accommodate certain horses and transport, and the mobilisation vehicles and stores of the Brigade of Guards.
§ Mr. THURTLEAre the stables fully occupied?
§ Commodore KINGI could not say if they are actually full, but they are being usefully employed at the present time.
§ Mr. THURTLEMay I take it from that reply, that there is no vacant accommodation in the stables?
§ Commodore KINGNo, the hon. Member must not take my answer as having that meaning. What I say is that we consider that the stables are usefully occupied at the present time.
§ Mr. HARRISIs it not the fact that they are not actually needed for this purpose?
§ Commodore KINGMy right hon. Friend answered a question the other day on that subject. There is no suitable alternative accommodation available.