HC Deb 21 July 1936 vol 315 c253
63. Mr. De CHAIR

asked 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 CHAIR

Is 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. COURTHOPE

As 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.