HC Deb 26 January 1965 vol 705 cc187-8W
Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how much money is still available under the Armed Forces Housing Loans Acts; when it will be exhausted under existing married quarters programmes; and what decision he has reached about the renewal of these Acts.

Miss Jennie Lee

Of the total of £95 million provided for under the present Acts, nearly £9 million is available of which about £2.8 million would remain unspent if the Acts were allowed to expire on 31st March, 1965. As the hon. Member will be aware, my right hon. Friend is about to introduce a Bill to extend these Acts.

Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Public Building and Works how many married quarters have been built for the three Services under the Armed Forces Housing Loans Acts; what was the total cost; and what is the total amount of interest charges outstanding.

Miss Jennie Lee

The number built up to the end of December, 1964, is 31,750, at a cost of about £90 million. Total interest payable over the next 60 years for outstanding loans is just over £90 million.

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