HC Deb 30 June 1949 vol 466 cc113-4W
Sir R. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for War how many houses remain requisitioned in the Marylebone and Paddington districts of London for the accommodation of officers and other ranks as transit hostels; what is the cost of these premises; how many noncommissioned officers and other ranks are engaged in supervising these premises; and what is the average weekly use made of this accommodation by troops in transit.

Mr. Shinwell

Twelve houses and a school remain requisitioned for the accommodation of officers and other ranks at the London District Assembly Centre, including those in transit. Payments under the Compensation Defence Act in respect of these buildings amount to£4,588 a year. Eleven officers, 20 warrant officers and non-commissioned officers, 126 other ranks and 11 civilians are engaged in the supervision of the Centre. The average weekly number of officers and other ranks in transit and others who are temporarily accommodated at the Centre is about 714.