§ 160. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for War what improvements have been carried out at Catterick Camp.
§ Mr. HeadWhile it has not been possible since the last war to carry out the extensive rebuilding at Catterick which I am most anxious to get started, a good deal has been done in the way of maintenance and minor improvements. In the past two years some £½ million has been spent there on maintenance and almost £100,000 on smaller improvements to the existing accommodation. We plan to build five new barrack blocks at Catterick and I am hoping that some progress in this direction will be made in the coming year.
§ 161. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for War how many National Service men at Catterick Camp are housed in 1914 temporary huts; and how many in 1939 huts.
§ Mr. HeadSome 3,300 National Service men are living in 1914–18 hutting and about 1,200 in 1939 huts.