§ 89. Mr. Collinsasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that Somerset County Council premises at Sandhill Park. formerly used as a special school for mentally backward children, which were requisitioned as a military hospital, have long since been vacated but are still subject to requisition order; and whether, in view of the urgent need for accommodation of this kind, he will take immediate action to release the property to the county council.
§ Mr. BellengerThese premises are in process of derequisition and will be given up as soon as negotiations between the owners and the War Department in respect of fittings have been completed.
§ Mr. CollinsCan my hon. Friend give the House any idea when these premises are likely to be derequisitioned, as they have been empty for such a long time and are so urgently needed?
§ Mr. BellengerVery soon, but I will endeavour to speed up the negotiations.