§ Lord ALEXANDER THYNNEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any of the Coastguard premises have recently 1438W been offered for sale or sold; and, if so,, to whom and at what price?
§ Dr. MACNAMARASince April, 1910, two freehold properties have been disposed of in Great Britain, in each case-fresh quarters being secured for the Coastguard. One of these properties is at Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, consisting of five cottages. The purchasers were Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, and the purchase money £650. The other is at Sutton, Lincolnshire, consisting of six cottages. The purchaser was Mr. E. Painter, and the purchase money £505. Two leasehold properties have been disposed of in Great Britain since the same date, the stations being abolished. One of these is at Fleet-haven, Lincolnshire, consisting of two* cottages. The consideration paid by the purchaser, Mr. Allen Wright, on account of the assignment of the lease was £75. The other is at Gunwalloe, in Cornwall, consisting of two cottages. The consideration paid by the purchaser, Mr. Francis Oxenham, in respect of the assignment of the lease was £290. One other leasehold property has been offered for sale, the station being closed. It is at Ecclesbourne, Sussex, consisting of seven cottages. These premises were offered for sale in October, 1910, but no adequate offer was obtained. Six of the cottages have since been let on yearly tenancies. With regard to Ireland, no freehold properties have been disposed of, but a number of leasehold properties, sixteen in all, have been sold since the 30th April, 1910. There are at the present time still remaining on hand in Ireland for disposal twelve leasehold properties. Some of these have been offered for sale, but no adequate offer has been obtained. If the Noble Lord desires it, I will have a detailed statement respecting the sales; prepared for him.