§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps have been taken in the course of the past year to improve the conditions of married sailors serving in home bases.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThere have been two main improvements in the past year. By building more married quarters, and by starting a scheme of interest-free loans to help ratings buy their own houses, we have greatly improved the prospects that a sailor will be able to house his family where he wants them.