HC Deb 09 November 1964 vol 701 cc650-1
13. Mr. J. Wells

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many married quarters for the Army Department he expects to complete in the United Kingdom in 1964, 1965–66 and 1966–67, respectively.

Miss Lee

About 1,700 in 1964–65, 2,400 in 1965–66, and 2,100 in 1966–67.

Mr. Wells

May we be assured that these figures will be adhered to, or even increased, and that there will be no slowing down of the momentum in providing married quarters in the United Kingdom?

Miss Lee

It is the Government's intention to give a higher priority to the provision of good living quarters for the Services than has been given hi the past. For example, the figure of 1,700 for 1964–65 is an increase on that for any of the previous three years. We intend to see that both brick supply and labour supply are increased in order that we can do what the hon. Gentleman wants done.