§ 47. Mr. Granville Sharpasked the Minister of Defence what approximate acreage of land in the United Kingdom is occupied by the Service Departments under D.R. 51, D.R. 52 and through renting and ownership, respectively; and whether D.R. 51 will lapse after 24th February, 1948.
§ Mr. AlexanderThe Service Departments now hold about 512,500 acres under 1139 Defence Regulation 51, and about 515,000 acres through renting or ownership. They exercise rights under Defence Regulation 52 over about 661,000 acres. As my hon. Friend was informed in reply to a Question on 16th July, it is proposed to extend the powers under Defence Regulation 51 beyond 24th February, 1948.
§ Mr. ShepherdCan the Minister tell us when the often promised White Paper dealing with this issue will be forthcoming?
§ Mr. AlexanderI hope it will be placed before the House within a week or two.