HC Deb 20 December 1938 vol 342 c2665
61. Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can make a statement with regard to the rebuilding, renovating, or modernising, of military barracks in Scotland?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Yes, Sir. Work of this nature is now in progress on a programme to be completed by 1941 at an estimated cost of over £1,100,000. Among the major services are the provision of three new infantry depots, barracks for a field regiment, Royal Artillery, and a new military general hospital.

Mr. Davidson

Is this work well in hand or is it merely approaching? Have they reached the tenders from contractors for this work?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I think that most of this work is in hand I have given the hon. Gentleman the estimated date for completion.

Mr. Westwood

Where are these three military barracks to be situated?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

The barracks are to be situated at Helensburgh, Lanark and Perth.

Mr. Kirkwood

Is there any truth in the statement that barracks are being removed from Dumbarton and re-erected at Arbroath?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I could not say without notice.