§ Colonel Ropnerasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production whether he is aware that Wharfedale College, Boston Spa, which is held under requisition by his Department, has been unoccupied since July; and whether, in view of this, he will consider derequisitioning the house, thereby enabling the Wetherby Rural District Council to convert the property into flats.
§ Mr. WilmotSome time ago this property was declared redundant to the requirements of my Department. I understand that negotiations for its release are now proceeding.
§ Colonel Ropnerasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production whether he is aware that Hadfields, Wetherby, a large fully-furnished house for 25 residents with a domestic staff of five, held under requisition by his Department, has for the last three months been occupied by only four residents; and whether, in view of this, he will consider derequisitioning the house, thereby enabling the Wetherby Rural District Council to convert the property into flats.
§ Mr. WilmotI assume the hon. and gallant Member is referring to Hallfields House. This property has been notified to the Ministry of Works as redundant to our requirements.