HC Deb 21 March 1935 vol 299 c1381
54. Mr. STEPHEN DAVIES

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether it has been decided to proceed with the construction of a drill hall at Merthyr Tydvil?

Mr. HACKING

Yes, Sir.

Mr. DAVIES

Is the Department not prepared to reconsider this decision, in view of the fact that it involves spending a large sum of money on an entirely useless project, in a sadly distressed area?

Mr. HACKING

No, Sir. I think if any people in the country desire to have the opportunity of putting themselves in a position to defend the country they ought to have that opportunity.

Mr. DAVIES

Is not the right hon. Gentleman aware that similar buildings for similar purposes have been placed in that county within the last few years and are now worse than useless I emphasise the last sentence?

Mr. MACQUISTEN

Will the right hon. Gentleman give us a new drill hall in Argyll where the men are all loyal and ready?

Mr. DAVIES

May I have an answer to my last question?

Mr. SPEAKER

It seemed to me that the hon. Member's last question was giving information.