HC Deb 05 May 1969 vol 783 cc32-3W
Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will allow the sports facilities at Ranby Camp, Retford, to be used by outside bodies after the closure of the camp on 1st October.

Mr. Reynolds

We shall be glad to consider sympathetically any request made to the Defence Land Agent, Grantham, for the use of these facilities.

Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will have discussions with East Retford Rural Council and Nottinghamshire County Council with regard to the future of the houses and facilities at Ranby Camp, and with regard to its potential industrial development.

Mr. Reynolds

Ranby Camp is currently on offer to other Government Departments. If there is no governmental need for it, there will be the usual discussions with the Board of Trade and local authorities about its disposal and future planning use.