§ 1. Mr. Dribergasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of the obsolete and unsuitable character of many of the buildings at Catterick Camp; and what steps he is taking to improve them.
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Antony Head)Yes, Sir. We are going to build four new barrack blocks at Catterick, starting in November, and I hope progress will continue.
§ Mr. DribergWhat proportion of the camp will that account for? Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is a matter of concern to the parents of all National Service men—and Regulars too—that many of the huts in this camp were built as temporary accommodation before the 1914 war? Can he, therefore, say what proportion will be accounted for by this very welcome improvement?
§ Mr. HeadI cannot say the exact proportion without notice, but I can say definitely that it will be well under half.