§ 28. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office for what reason it has been decided that the regiment of Household Cavalry stationed at Regent's Park barracks is in future to be accommodated in Hyde Park barracks; the estimated cost of making the necessary alterations; and whether the staff in occupation are to be transferred to other quarters?
§ Mr. COOPERThe reason for this decision is to facilitate administration and guard-mounting duties. The estimated cost of the alterations to Hyde Park barracks is £3,500. It is hoped to find War Department accommodation for the whole of the staff now in occupation of Hyde Park barracks.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCan the hon. Member say why the Household Cavalry were removed from Hyde Park to Regent's Park 905 and what is the real reason why they are now being transferred back to Hyde Park? Does he regard it as sound economy to be removing different regiments backwards and forwards in this manner?
§ Mr. COOPERI have given the real reason why they have been moved back to Hyde Park barracks. They moved out because at the time, shortly after the War, from the point of view of administration and the number of the Household Cavalry, the accommodation was better at the Regent's Park barracks, but they can now be fitted in at Hyde Park barracks, and that is why they are being sent back.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCan the hon. Member say where the troops now stationed at Hyde Park barracks are to be moved, and the estimated cost of the reorganisation that is taking place?