§ Sir S. HOAREasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is considering the question of the sale of the site of the Duke of York's headquarters, Chelsea, for building development; and whether, in view of the historical importance of the building and the value of the open space, he will give an undertaking that no action will be taken for disposing of the site until the House of Commons has had an opportunity of expressing its view?
§ Mr. SHAWNo such proposal is at present before me, but the whole subject of the disposal of Government property which may be found to be surplus to requirements is under the consideration of 823W a Committee appointed by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer. So far as I am concerned, I gladly give the undertaking asked for in the last part of the question.