42. Mr. E. Martin Smithasked the Minister of Works whether his plans for requisitioning of property in the event of an emergency have yet reached the stage when the owners of these properties have been informed; and in how many cases this has been done.
§ Mr. StokesNo, Sir. As a matter of normal routine my Department's plans are brought up to date from time to time, but this has not involved discussion about requisitioning with the owners of property. In the circumstances the second part of the Question does not arise.
Mr. SmithIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Member for Grantham has had his house requisitioned but has not had any official intimation?
§ Mr. StokesNo, Sir. I am not aware of that.
§ Mr. StokesCertainly, if the hon. Member will send me particulars.