HC Deb 31 May 1949 vol 465 c1889
14. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for War how many military officers attended officially the recent public inquiry into the proposed acquirement of 4,823 acres of land near Lanark.

Mr. Shinwell

Eight.

Mr. Hughes

Were they accompanied by their batmen, and could the Minister explain why none of these eight officers gave evidence or were questioned by counsel for the local authority, and will he say whether there was an instruction to that effect?

Mr. Shinwell

Various interests in the Scottish Command had to be represented and it was thought desirable that these officers should be present.