HC Deb 23 June 1924 vol 175 c53W
Sir A. SHIRLEY BENN

asked the First Commissioner of Works whether, in view of repeated representations made on the subject of the urgency of at once restoring to the London Territorial Army the use of its one running track and athletic ground at the Duke of York's headquarters, Chelsea, S.W.3, constructed entirely at private expense, he will consider the desirability of at once causing to be demolished the temporary buildings erected thereon as a War measure, and now but sparsely occupied by medical boards of the Ministry of Pensions?

Mr. JOWETT

Every endeavour is being made to provide alternative accommodation for the staff in occupation of the temporary buildings in question, and it is hoped that a definite scheme to that end can be arranged with the Ministry of Pensions in the near future. Until such scheme can be carried out, it will not, however, be possible to demolish the buildings and reinstate the ground for the purposes for which it is required.