§ 100. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware of the distress caused to Mrs. Grace Crompton on receiving notice by letter from him on 30th November to vacate No. 74 Police Quarters, Harrow Manorway, Abbey Wood, a few days before Christmas; and whether, in view of the fact that her husband died in March within two years of retirement on pension after 18 years in the War Department Constabulary and 25 years in the Royal Hampshire Regiment, he will cancel the notice; and what steps were taken to assist Mrs. Crompton and her daughter to obtain suitable alternative accommodation.
§ Mr. MaudlingYes. I am aware of the special circumstances of this case and I am withdrawing the notice to quit until I have received a further report from my housing manager. After receiving this report my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary will seek an opportunity of discussing the matter with the hon. Member.