HC Deb 10 February 1969 vol 777 c229W
Mr. Lubbock

asked the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent the rents of airmen's married quarters are related to the standard of accommodation provided; and if, in view of the bad state of the properties in Vincent Square, Biggin Hill, he will reduce the rents charged for them.

Mr. Reynolds

Standard charges are made to airmen for the occupation of public married quarters, and are related to the rank of the occupant and the number of bedrooms to which he is entitled. The charges take account of the several different standards of quarter which have been built over the years. Abatements of charge are not made except for non-standard quarters of markedly reduced size. The properties in Vincent Square, Biggin Hill, do not fall in this category. I am, however, calling for a report on the state of these properties, and I will write to the hon. Member about them.