§ 63. Mr. De CHAIRasked the hon. and gallant Member for Rye, as representing the Forestry Commissioners, whether the Commission has considered the application of the Mildenhall Rural District Council to purchase a site for a pumping station for their urgently needed public water supply; and, if so, whether the Commission is prepared to sell the site in question, subject to the necessary safeguards?
§ Colonel Sir GEORGE COURTHOPE (Forestry Commissioner)The Forestry Commissioners have considered the application and, while they are not prepared to sell, they are willing to grant a long lease on terms favourable to the council.
§ Mr. De CHAIRIs it not a fact that there are mineral deposits on the land in question and has that fact influenced the decision of the Forestry Commission?
§ Sir G. COURTHOPEAs far as I am aware no question of the right to dig gravel has arisen. If the council wish to apply for such rights, application will be considered.