§ 1. Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Defence what recent representations he has received for the release for civilian use of land in military occupation in the Woking constituency; and what reply he has sent.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Army (Mr. James Boyden)During the last 12 months we have had 25 specific requests, of which we have been able to agree 18; we have been unable to accept two; and the remaining five are under consideration.
§ Mr. OnslowI hope that the Minister will continue to give sympathetic consideration to these representations, particularly in the case of Ash parish where very little land has been released for community use. Has he received any approach from the Central Electricity Generating Board for the release of a substantial acreage of military ground for the purpose of constructing a new power station?
§ Mr. BoydenOn the last point, no, Sir. As regards Ash Parish Council, I have written to the hon. Gentleman; we cannot do anything about that. On the broad principle, whenever the Ministry of Defence can release land, it will.