§ Sir G. Foxasked the Secretary of State for War whether the C.O.D. Bicester is to be a permanent establishment and the number of the estimated establishment; and how many War Department houses will be required and how many civilian.
§ Mr. LawsonIt is intended that the C.O.D. Bicester shall be a permanent establishment but it is not possible yet to say what its permanent staff is likely to be. A considerable number of civilians 43W will be required but it is hoped to draw most of them from neighbouring towns. For certain key personnel it is intended to provide houses under War Department arrangement? and the responsible local authority is being kept informed of any additional housing accommodation which may be required for other civilian personnel so that they ran provide for it in their plans