§ 41. Brigadier Thorpasked the Secretary of State for War what is the position regarding the Pier Field, Berwick-on-Tweed, at present requisitioned by his Department; and when he proposes to derequisition this land.
§ Mr. ShinwellBerwick-on-Tweed Town Council have offered to lease Pier Field to the War Department for a period of five years from the date of derequisitioning. It is not possible at present to say when the land will be derequisitioned. The town council's offer is now being considered by my Department.