§ 64. Mr. Roebuckasked the Secretary of State for Defence when and by whom a decision was made to house families of 87W soldiers and non-commissioned officers of the 1st Battalion the Gordon Highlanders in separate blocks of flats; how many families have been moved in consequence of this decision; what has been the total cost to public funds; what further movements are proposed and at what cost; and what is the difference in the nature of the accommodation.
§ Mr. BoydenWhere there are multiple blocks of hirings, as in Minden Garrison, it is customary for senior and junior ranks to be housed with their families in separate blocks. The decision to move four junior ranks recently was taken by the Minden Garrison Housing Committee at the request of the commanding officer on 26th March. The moves cost £50. No further moves are planned and there is no difference in the nature of the accommodation.