§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what action he is taking to maximise proceeds on the sale of Ministry of Defence houses.
§ Mr. SoamesMarried quarters which are suitable for individual sale are normally offered for sale to service personnel through the services discount scheme. Any properties not suitable for this scheme are currently being offered for sale in bulk to housing associations at a discount in return for nomination rights on some of the properties for personnel leaving the services. Any properties not taken up through schemes are offered for sale on the open market at full market price.