§ Mr. Kitsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many houses his Department have purchased and are intending to purchase in the Richmond Rural District Council area on private housing estates for housing troops returning to this country; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ReynoldsAbout 400 around Catterick and Barnard Castle, of which 129 are so far being bought in the Richmond Rural District Council area. The houses are needed to meet requirements arising from the return of Servicemen and their families from overseas.