HC Deb 07 December 1948 vol 459 c264
44. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the cause of the delay in handing over Pennylands Camp, Auchinleck, to the Ayrshire County Council for housing purposes; and when the camp is to be handed over.

Mr. Shinwell

This camp is not now needed by my Department, and I have arranged for its release.

Mr. Hughes

Will the Secretary of State also consider seriously the possibility of abandoning the prosecution of the miners whose action pushed the War Office to this decision?

Mr. Shinwell

That is quite a different question.