13. Mr. Slaterasked the Secretary of State for War how many Army camps in the United Kingdom have been vacated in the last two years; where such camps were situated; and what transference has taken place to other Government Departments of houses and buildings.
§ The Under-Secretary of State for War (Mr. James Ramsden)One hundred and seventy-one situated throughout the United Kingdom. Fifteen have been transferred in whole or in part to other Government Departments.
Mr. SlaterIs not the Minister aware that everything should be done to speed up the transference of the houses and buildings attached to these sites? In view of the existence of the vacated army camp in my constituency, may I ask whether the transference of the houses and buildings has been completed and how much it cost?
§ Mr. RamsdenThe transference of sixteen married quarters to the Ministry of Health has been completed. The remainder of the disposal process is going ahead but it is not yet complete. I will keep the hon. Member in touch with the progress.