§ Major GLYNasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions how many naval, military, and Air Force war stations and camps have been handed over for disposal since the Armistice; how many of such camps and stations have been disposed of, either standing as they were built, or building by building; what sum has been obtained from such sales and at what average percentage gain or loss to the cost of construction; how many camps and stations are still awaiting disposal, and what steps are being taken to guard and protect such property, and by what Departments is the expense for such 1150W measures being borne; and by what elate is it intended that all such sales will be completed?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThe preparation of the statement required by my hon. and gallant Friend would involve a good deal of clerical work, and, having regard to our depleted clerical staffs, would take a considerable time to complete. I regret I am unable to undertake the preparation of this Return, but my hon. and gallant Friend may feel assured that all possible steps are being taken to expedite disposal. It will be realised that some of these properties, owing to situation, etc., are not readily disposable, and it is not possible to fix a elate on which disposal will be completed. The cost of guarding these camps, etc., is at present being borne by the Departments to which the camps, etc., belong.