§ 3. Mr. Dyeasked the Secretary of State for War why it has now been found necessary to close certain roads through the Stanford Battle Training Area for civilian use when, so far, with the exception of actual battle training exercises, they have been open.
§ Mr. John HareThese roads have in law been closed since 1942 by the temporary authority of the Defence Regulations, but in fact some local residents use the roads at their own risk when no firing is taking place. Because the Stanford Battle Area is needed permanently, we are now making the legal position permanent under the Requisitioned Land and War Works Acts, but limited use will still be allowed unless, of course, it becomes dangerous or interferes with training.