Lieut.-Colonel A. HERBERTasked the Secretary of State for War whether the big gun range near Warminster is of great military value; and whether, if this range is to be permanent, the War Office are prepared to buy or rent the lands which the range renders untenantable and unsaleable for farming purposes?
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§ Mr. CHURCHILLThis range is of great military value. It forms part of the project for the Central Artillery School, and will be permanent. Where practicable, special arrangements have been made to enable the tenants to carry on agricultural operations and prevent the land from going out of cultivation. Where, however, such operations are not possible, those concerned are paid such compensation for the use of the land as is determined by the Defence of the Realm Losses Commission.