§ Colonel Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for War the date on which the South Downs training area will be finally derequisitioned; and what steps are being taken to clear up ammunition, barbed wire and other war materials thereon.
§ Mr. BellengerThe South Downs training area is no longer required for military purposes. The final derequisitioning of the areas concerned depends on the clearance of unexploded missiles. This work has been delayed by acute shortage of trained personnel and the necessary technical equipment, but steps are being taken to speed up the relinquishment of land.