§ Mr. Daltonasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Portsmouth City Council propose to sell to the Admiralty 40.56 acres of land on the western side of Northern Parade at a price of £72,000; what is the position with regard to this transaction; when and for what consideration this land came into the possession of the Portsmouth Corporation; for what purpose did the corporation acquire it; at the sacrifice of what municipal intention or user it is now being transferred to the Admiralty; and what cost the corporation will have to bear in compensating allotment holders or other occupiers of the land or in removing present structures?
§ Mr. ElliotI am having inquiries made and will communicate with the hon. Member.