33. Major Lloydasked the Secretary of State for War when it is intended to vacate Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, clear it and hand it back to the Glasgow Corporation, in accordance with the agreement entered into by his Department on 9th and 18th September, 1941.
§ Mr. BellengerBellahouston Park is no longer required by my Department. All troops have now been removed except a guard maintained there at the Lord Provost's request. As I have informed certain of my hon. Friends, negotiations are still proceeding for the handing back of the park to the corporation.
Major LloydWhile I welcome the tone of the right hon. Gentleman's statement, may I ask him whether these negotiations cannot be speeded up, because the people of Glasgow are becoming very impatient?
§ Mr. BellengerYes, Sir. In so far as I can speed them up, because they are taking place with Glasgow Corporation, I shall do my best.
§ Mr. RankinBefore taking steps to clear the park, will my right hon. Friend keep in mind the fact that there are Glasgow people still living in temporary accommodation in the park who have nowhere else to go, and before taking any steps with regard to clearing it, will he consult with the Secretary of State for Scotland?
§ Mr. BellengerYes, Sir. I am doing that.