§ Sir T. Cookasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of the shortage of halls for public entertainment in Fakenham, Norfolk, due to property being requisitioned but unoccupied; and will he authorise derequisition.
§ Sir J. GriggAs far as I am aware the only public hall in Fakenham which has been requisitioned by the War Department is the Regal Cinema. Although this is now unoccupied it cannot at present be released, as, together with certain other property which has been requisitioned in the neighbourhood, it is likely, in certain circumstances, to be required at short notice. This cinema has on several occasions been lent to the public under licence for entertainment purposes.