§ 50. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Supply why his Department requisitioned certain premises, of which he has been informed; whether he considered, before doing so, the beneficent work done there; and when they will be returned to their owners.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply (Mr. Sandys)In order to accommodate workmen engaged on certain very urgent work, it was unfortunately necessary to requisition for a short time the two convalescent homes to which my hon. Friend refers. One of these has now been released. The other will likewise be handed back before very long.
§ Mr. DaviesWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind the excellent work done by convalescent homes in restoring people to health?
§ Mr. SandysI fully appreciate that it is generally undesirable to requisition premises of this kind. It was only done because of urgent necessity.