§ Mr. Russell Kerrasked the Secretary of State for Defence by whose authority £10 per day is being charged to Christian Aid for the use of the Drill Hall in Lytton Grove, Putney S.W.15 as a collecting centre and storage depot for Biafran relief supplies; on what criteria this charge was based; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Reynolds:This drill hall is let by the Territorial, Auxiliary and Volunteer Reserve Association for Greater London, who are the owners. Associations are authorised to let property in any manner consistent with the military requirements of the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve, provided that the rent charged is at least sufficient to cover the expenses incidental to the letting. I understand that the rent of £10 per day is only about half the rent that would be charged if it were let for other purposes.