§ 23. Mr. Keelingasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty which commons and public open spaces, requisitioned during the war, his Department proposes to acquire; and whether he will give the earliest possible notice to planning authorities of any future proposals for such acquisition.
§ The Civil Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Walter Edwards)As stated by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War in reply to the hon. Member yesterday, the whole question of Service requirements for land is at present under consideration by an Inter-Departmental Committee. The answer to the second part of the Question is "Yes, Sir."
§ Mr. KeelingDoes the Minister appreciate that the public will expect to be given an opportunity to object to any proposal which the Government may make to deprive them of the use of these commons and open spaces?
§ Mr. EdwardsCertainly that is appreciated, and obviously it will be borne in mind by the Ministry of Town and Country Planning.