§ Mr. Goldieasked the Secretary of State for War whether, now that labour difficulties have been overcome, he is in a position to state the approximate date upon which certain premises requisitioned by his Department will be opened as a hostel and canteen for His Majesty's Forces and, pending such opening, what temporary arrangements Army Welfare Western Command propose to make for the accommodation of members of the Forces who are stranded at night in the borough concerned.
§ Sir J. GriggI hope these premises will be ready for opening by the middle of May. I regret that there is no suitable accommodation available which could be used temporarily for a hostel until the new hostel is opened. But, as my hon. and learned Friend is aware, there are at present two hostels in use in the town, one for men and one for women.