HC Deb 05 July 1966 vol 731 c53W
Mr. Bagier

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many applications for married quarters abroad have been turned down because of Queen's Regulation 1240; how many applications were from married men with children; and for how long this regulation has applied in its present form.

Mr. Reynolds

The Regulation has applied since 1946. No record is kept of inquiries from non-entitled personnel.

Mr. Bagier

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what married quarters are available for other ranks and officers, respectively, in the Armed Forces outside the shores of Great Britain.

Mr. Reynolds

5,387 for officers and 26,628 for other ranks. In addition, there are 2,326 hirings at present in use by officers and 10,013 by other ranks.