§ Mr. SNELLasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that, in connection with the removal from Woolwich to Didcot of the ordnance stores, the men transferred as inspectors are inadequately housed; that men who have been accustomed to live in their own houses are now expected to live with their families in military quarters of the B and C type; that only 10 quarters of these types have so far been provided; and whether, seeing that the quarters in which they are expected to live involves a definite lowering of the standard of life of these men and their families, he will consider whether sufficient and improved housing accommodation for them can be found?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe only quarters which are available at present for occupation by civilian employés at Didcot are 42 of the B and C type; but a scheme is under consideration for the provision of 63 more quarters, and, if this be approved, inspectors will get officers' quarters, principal viewers warrant officers' quarters, and viewers the B and C quarters. No employé is under 1745W any compulsion to occupy Government quarters, if he prefers to make his own arrangements.