§ Lieut. - Colonel Bromley - Davenportasked the Minister of Supply his intentions as to the future use of the Excalibur Camp, Alsager; and whether he is aware that the buildings and equipment there have depreciated substantially in value during the past two years.
§ Mr. Selwyn LloydThis is a hostel built during the war. It consists of central brick buildings, with equipment, and sleeping blocks of temporary construction. These temporary hutments have outlasted their useful life, and when the hostel was closed in 1952 it was decided that the heavy expenditure necessary to preserve them was not justified. The permanent buildings and their equipment are in a reasonable condition. Some repair work was deferred for a time and is now being undertaken.
I am anxious that this site should be put to a profitable use and I am now prepared to dispose of it by lease or sale.