HC Deb 27 February 1957 vol 565 cc179-80W
99 and 100. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (1) what acreage of land is requisitioned on the island of Portsea for purposes other than extensions to Her Majesty's Dockyard;

Admirals of the Fleet Admirals Vice Admirals Rear Admirals
At present time 2 11 26* 61*
On 31st March, 1951 1 10 25† 59†
NOTES
* Including 1 vice admiral and 1 rear admiral on loan to Commonwealth Navies and 1 vice admiral and 1 rear admiral about to retire.
†Including 1 vice admiral and 1 rear admiral on loan to Commonwealth Navies. Numbers about to retire in 1951 are not known.

(2) what acreage of land on the island of Portsea is earmarked for extensions of Her Majesty's Dockyard.

Mr. Galbraith

The Admiralty hold no land on Portsea Island on requisition. Approximately nine acres are earmarked for extension of the dockyard, and part of this area has already been purchased.

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