§ Miss Quennellasked the Secretary of State for War what discussion there has been between his Department and the Hampshire County Council in connection with the proposed new town at Bordon.
§ Mr. RamsdenThe Hampshire County Council has informally mentioned the question of the proposed new town to my Department from time to time as having a bearing on other problems46W under discussion. There have been no formal discussions so far.
§ Miss Quennellasked the Secretary of State for War what use is made of the training land owned by his Department immediately west of the proposed new town area at Bordon; how often it is used; and if he will release it for civilian development as part of the new town.
§ Mr. RamsdenThese areas are used by the Army Mechanical Transport School and the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering for advanced driver training and the recovery of vehicles, including tanks. They are used most days of the week, and are essential for the training of troops of the Bordon Garrison. There is a continuing military requirement for the whole of this land for the foreseeable future.