Camps, Nettlebed Common

Oral Answers to Questions — Polish Forces – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 25 Chwefror 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir Gifford Fox Sir Gifford Fox , Henley 12:00, 25 Chwefror 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War when he anticipates removing the Army huts which disfigure Nettlebed Common, Oxfordshire, and which interfere with the amenities; and for what purpose the camp is being used at present.

Photo of Mr John Freeman Mr John Freeman , Watford

The two camps at Nettlebed Common, Oxfordshire, are both occupied by units of the Polish Resettlement Corps. I regret, therefore, that I cannot yet state when the huts will be available for dismantling and removal.

Photo of Sir Gifford Fox Sir Gifford Fox , Henley

Will the Minister give an undertaking that when the Poles go, these huts will be removed and the common restored?

Photo of Mr John Freeman Mr John Freeman , Watford

No, Sir, but I will give consideration to the suggestion, and I should think it likely.