§ Captain W. BENNasked the Home Secretary of what material the houses at Dornoch, Gretna, are built; and whether adequate fire-prevention facilities exist in this neighbourhood?
Mr. GRAHAMThe two townships of Gretna and Eastriggs (which will be offered for sale by auction on the 22nd and 23rd July) contain 335 brick houses, 30 brick hostels, and 600 wooden bungalows. A motor fire engine, with crew, is stationed at Gretna, and is also available for calls from Eastriggs.