§ 80. Mr. D. Marshallasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if 385W he is aware that at Millbrook Lake, in the cove adjoining the South Down Social Club, there have been beached seven or more rat-infested barges; that these barges spoil the amenities, since rats are operating on shore; and if he will either remove the barges to a ship-breaking yard or sink them.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsMillbrook locality has been used as a dump for various small condemned and unseaworthy naval craft for just over three years. The present group of craft were deposited there in December, 1944, and are securely moored below high water mark. Most of them are sunk deep in the mud, and all except two are covered at high water. The craft are visited weekly by dockyard representatives to ensure there is no risk of them breaking adrift. No rats have been seen during these visits, and no complaints of rats have been received. The craft are completely derelict, and it would not be economical to have them broken up.