HC Deb 25 November 1957 vol 578 c88W
83. Mr. Owen

asked the Minister of Defence how many acres of land are held by Service Departments in the County of Northumberland; and what action is being taken to return this land to the farming community.

Mr. Sandys

60,328 acres of land are held by Service Departments in Northumberland, 57,450 acres of which are let for agricultural use. 1,800 acres will shortly be disposed of.