Closed Path, Blackdown

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 29 July 1952.

Alert me about debates like this

Photo of Mr George Wigg Mr George Wigg , Dudley 12:00, 29 July 1952

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he authorised the Officer Commanding No. 4 Training Battalion, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, to close a right of way between the married quarter at Blackdown and the main shopping area; and what answer has been returned to the petition of protest which has been presented to the officer commanding troops by the married families concerned.

Photo of Mr Anthony Head Mr Anthony Head , Carshalton

There is no public right of way. The path was closed because of children causing serious damage to the barracks and to the garden of the war memorial. The officer commanding troops, Blackdown, has replied to the petition, explaining the reasons for the action of the commanding officer of this unit.

Photo of Mr George Wigg Mr George Wigg , Dudley

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether any disciplinary action was taken against the soldiers of the wives who made the protest?

Photo of Mr Anthony Head Mr Anthony Head , Carshalton

No, Sir, not so far as I know. I would point out to the hon. Gentleman, who is interested in these matters, that the children broke 32 windows, broke into the paint shop and rolled pots of paint down the hill.