§ 33. Mr. Juddasked the Minister of State for Defence what acreage of land on Portsea Island, Portsmouth, is at present held by the Ministry of Defence; what acreage was held in 1965, 1960, 1950 and 1945, respectively; what plans he is making to release existing service land to the city of Portsmouth and on what terms; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. G. Johnson Smith1,116 acres, including 99 acres in course of sale to the Portsmouth Corporation and 29 acres held by them on lease.
Holdings in 1945, 1950, 1960 and 1965 were 1,329, 1326, 1,317 and 1,223 acres respectively.
A further 28 acres will shortly be offered at market valuation to the Portsmouth Corporation if there is no other Government requirement for it.