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Mr. Battle
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence in what circumstances, when disposing of publicly owned land, he will not accept the highest bid.
Mr. Hanley
When disposing of surplus property on the open market it is the Department's policy to accept the highest bid, provided that we are satisfied that the bidder is capable of honouring the conditions of the sale.