HC Deb 06 May 1959 vol 605 c43W
8. Mr. John Hall

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the Civil Trust, in undertaking the task of removing unsightly structures which disfigure the countryside and for which there is no further use, find it difficult to remove some derelict military buildings without the use of explosives; and whether he will instruct units of the Regular and Territorial Army to assist in this task where practicable.

Mr. Soames

There is general provision made for the Royal Engineers to help public authorities and others, subject to rules which include safeguards for the public, for the military authorities and for civil firms who might otherwise have been employed.