HC Deb 16 December 1925 vol 189 cc1391-2
19. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty when it is proposed to begin bringing men from Rosyth and Pembroke to the southern yards; and what arrangements have been made for the housing of these men in Devonport?

Mr. DAVIDSON

The transfers have commenced, and will be continued as the men become redundant at Rosyth and Pembroke Dock; the men transferred will make their own housing arrangements; married men maintaining homes for their families will receive financial assistance on account of the expenses they will incur by having to make temporary arrangements until they can re-establish their homes in the South.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

What has the Admiralty done to fulfill its promise to make arrangements for housing? Why should the men have to make their own housing arrangements?

Mr. DAVIDSON

The whole question of housing in southern ports is now being carefully considered.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Why was it not considered before the men were moved?