§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that land owned or controlled by the War Office in the West Indies is in some cases not being used and is impeding housing and other development; and whether, where possible, he will consider handing over this land to the local government?
Sir V. WarrendersIt is not desirable, at the present time, to authorise any 1133W large-scale alienation of War Department property, in view of possible future requirements, but consideration would be given to any request from the Colonial Government to purchase any particular property at a fair valuation, or to take a tenancy at a fair rental.