HC Deb 03 November 1937 vol 328 c906
20. Mr. Mathers

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is in a position to announce that the naval base at Port Edgar will be brought into active use; and, if so, when?

Mr. Cooper

There is no intention at present of re-opening Port Edgar Base.

Mr. Mathers

When the right hon. Gentleman was in Scotland, did he see this base, and does he not think it is rather regrettable that property of this value should remain unused?

Mr. Cooper

I did not visit the base, but it was the considered opinion of those on the spot that there was no case for reopening it at present.