HC Deb 03 February 1948 vol 446 cc1627-8
36. Mr. Marples

asked the Secretary of State for War what is the reason for not derequisitioning portions of the antiaircraft gun site at New Brighton by 31st December, 1947, as expected; and what is the revised date for derequisitioning.

Mr. Shinwell

I regret that owing to shortage of labour it was not possible to finish the erection of the necessary fencing by 31st December. This must be done before the agreed portions of the site can be derequisitioned. The work is now in progress and I hope it will be possible to derequisition those portions not later than 31st March. In the meantime the local authority may have access for planning or surveying purposes.