HC Deb 01 June 1943 vol 390 cc3-4
7. Mr. McNeil

asked the Secretary of State for War the total sum spent in alter- ing and equipping for War Office purposes the pavilions of the Greenock cricket and tennis clubs, and what these purposes were; what in the last 12 months has been spent on rent and in wages for the maintenance of the premises; how often over the same period have the premises been occupied and by how many people?

The Secretary of State for War (Sir James Grigg)

These pavilions were converted for use by the War Department at a cost of about £100. At first they were used to accommodate A.T.S. and later officers for whom there was no room in the local transit camp. Rent and wages in the last twelve months have cost £80. Since November the pavilions have been used 14 times to accommodate a total of 590 officers. In the time available I have not been able to obtain earlier figures. Essential accommodation for officers in transit has thus been provided at a cost which I hope my hon. Friend will agree is very reasonable.

Mr. McNeil

Would my right hon. Friend agree that the usefulness of the two buildings now seems to have been exhausted?

Sir J. Grigg

Not without further examination.