HC Deb 26 May 1932 vol 266 cc550-1
91. Mr. GOLDIE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether any provision is made by his Department to ensure housing accommodation for married non-commissioned officers and men who on completion of their period of service at regimental depots and headquarters of Territorial battalions are compelled to vacate the married quarters allotted to them; and whether he will take steps to provide such accommodation, either in buildings under the control of his Department or in conjunction with the local authorities concerned?

Mr. COOPER

No special provision is made by the Department for the housing of married soldiers on their discharge, but where suitable quarters in buildings belonging to the War Department happen to be available for letting, preference would be given to ex-soldiers vacating military quarters, who would be allowed to occupy them on short term tenancies at a fair rent.