HC Deb 30 July 1919 vol 118 cc2126-7W
Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in addition to Siddeley chassis lying out at Grove. Park, there were on the 13th instant forty or fifty new Crossley chassis in Guibal Road, Grove Park, rusting and rotting; and, if so, who is responsible for this, and what action is being taken?

Captain GUEST

I regret that my reply to a question on this subject by my hon. Friend on the 17th instant was incorrect. Owing to the short time available, it was not possible to make the fullest inquiries. Further investigation has shown that there were forty or fifty Crossley chassis in Guibal Road, Grove Park, on the 13th instant, but they were only standing there as a temporary measure awaiting removal to the coachbuilders for bodies and paint- work. The chassis were in much the same condition as received from the makers. The important parts exposed to the weather were greased. I am informed that the surface rust on the framework is of no importance.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the Secretary of State for War how many men of the Army Service Corps are billeted or lodged in houses in or near Grove Park, Kent; and how much vacant accommodation there is at that place in Army huts?

Captain GUEST

There are no men of the Army Service Corps billeted in houses in or near Grove Park; 1,480 men are lodged in hired premises there. The hutted camp at Grove Park will take 1,122 men in all, and there are 1,077 at present in occupation.