HC Deb 07 December 1948 vol 459 cc246-7
10. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he has taken to obtain the former military camp at Pennylands Camp. Auchinleck, for housing purposes.

Mr. Woodburn

I have made arrangements with Ayr County Council for the conversion of this camp into emergency housing accommodation, and I understand that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War is about to release it for this purpose.

Mr. Hughes

May I ask the Minister if he is aware that, on 10th September, 1946, his Department requested the local authorities to take it over, and, in view of the lapse of time, will he say that there will be no further delay?

Mr. Woodburn

In the meantime, there were several events in the world which caused us to be a little nervous about my hon. Friend's friends elsewhere.

Mr. MacLeod

May I ask if the Minister has considered making use of any other unoccupied camps?