§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Secretary of State for War why his Department has refused to sell or lease 27 acres on Winklands Down in the Westbury White Horse area to the Wiltshire County Council; and what steps he will take to keep this site open to the public.
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§ Mr. HareThis land, which adjoins the firing area of the Imber Ranges, is part of the Salisbury Plain training area, all of which is still needed for Army training. My Department has, however, for some years been willing to enter into an agreement with the Wiltshire County Council giving rights of public access to the northern part of the land which amounts to about 18 acres. Subject to continued military use this offer still remains open.