HC Deb 05 February 1952 vol 495 cc115-6W
103. Mr. Odey

asked the Secretary of State for War whether in view of the lack of married quarters at Newton Abbot, he will reconsider the decision to transfer there the depot of the Royal Corps of Signals from Pocklington Aerodrome, Yorkshire.

Mr. Head

I am sorry that it is not possible to reconsider this move. It is part of the general plan for the accommodation of the Army at home and its particular implications were carefully considered before the decision was taken. I realise that there are at present no married quarters at Newton Abbot, but I hope that the officers and men who need married accommodation will get some immediate help from the hiring scheme.