ARMED FORCES (LAND OCCUPATION)

HC Deb 15 November 1949 vol 469 cc201-2W

Mr. Sharp

asked the Minister of Defence what approximate acreage of land in the United Kingdom is now occupied by the Service Departments under D.R. 51, under D.R. 52, through renting and through ownership, respectively.

Mr. Alexander

The approximate acreage of land in the United Kingdom occupied by the Service Departments on 30th September, 1949, was as follows:—under D.R. 51, 280,000; under D.R. 52, 318,000; renting, 18,000; ownership, 518,000.