HC Deb 18 November 1947 vol 444 c156W
84. Mr. S. Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for War whether it is the custom for his Department to decide to use land for training purposes without first ascertaining whether such land is already allocated or being used for some other purpose.

Mr. M. Stewart

Land at present covered by Defence Regulations was taken in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture and other interested Departments. Proposals to use land permanently are submitted to the Inter-Departmental Committee on Services Land Requirements, who consider all interests which may be affected before acquisition or use is approved.