HC Deb 23 July 1946 vol 425 c332W
107. Mr. Spearman

asked the Secretary of State for War when he expects to make the comprehensive statement on the future of training areas, with particular reference to the Fylingdale training area, which, on 7th May, was promised during the course of the Summer.

115. Lieutenant-Commander Joynson-Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Kingly Vale is one of the finest beauty spots and recreational resorts in the South Downs and when he proposes to restore its use to the public.

Mr. Lawson

On the general question I would refer the hon. Members to the reply I gave last Tuesday to a Question by the hon. Member for Maidstone (Mr. Bossom). The Fylingdale area and Kingly Vale are both included in the schedule to which I referred.

118. Mr. Vane

asked the Secretary of State for War approximately how many acres of agricultural and other land in Westmorland will be held by his Department under D.R.52 for military training or other military use on 1st August, 1946, and how this compares with the total on 1st August, 1944.

Mr. Lawson

The figure on 13th July, 1946, was 71,294 acres, as compared with 107,485 acres on 1st August, 1944.