§ Mr. Carsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the cost of purchasing property from 1st January 1972 till 31st December 1975 to provide living accommodation for Westminster civil servants attached to the Northern Ireland Office.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe purchase of housing to provide living accommodation for NIO staff and their families who are required to serve in Northern Ireland on detached duty terms away from their home station has involved an expenditure of about £700,000.