HC Deb 13 July 1950 vol 477 c124W
89. Mr. Odey

asked the Minister of Health why he refused the request of the Beverley Corporation for an immediate additional allocation of housing licences to cover the requirements of retiring ex-Service men at the Victoria Barracks, Beverley, and in the married quarters of the gunnery school at Leconfield who, at present, are under notice of eviction and are without alternative accommodation.

Mr. Bevan

The Council have been offered a small additional allocation on the understanding that in selecting tenants for any of their houses they will consider applications from the ex-Service men, equally with those from other applicants, on a basis of housing need.