§ 77. Captain Francis Noel-Bakerasked the Secretary of State for War for what purpose the hutments in Gunnersbury Park, Chiswick, are being used by his Department; when he will release them; and whether he is aware that these hutments are urgently needed for civilian housing.
Mr. BellenģerThe hutments, which are part of an anti-aircraft site, arc being used for housing pioneers employed mainly at a gas works. These troops cannot be accommodated elsewhere without holding up the derequisitioning of high priority property, and I cannot say when it will be possible to release the hutments.
§ Captain Noel-BakerCan the hon. Gentleman give any indication when the War Office is prepared to reconsider this question? Has the local authority to wait indefinitely?
Mr. BellenģerThese matters are receiving urgent consideration. This is one of the things which I have under my personal attention, and I will do what I can to expedite it.