§ 25. Mr. Teelingasked the Secretary of State for War how many Army wives and families are at present in Gibraltar living in civilian lodgings; what steps are taken to warn families before leaving England that this may be necessary; and if he will strike off the official approved list those lodgings whose price is unduly inflated.
§ Mr. HeadEighty-eight families are living in privately arranged lodgings. Soldiers who are not entitled to a married quarter can make their own arrangements for civilian accommodation, but we do what we can to help. We cannot however prevent anyone from going where he wishes, provided the accommodation is adequate. The question of an official list does not therefore arise.