§ 93. Mr. Brewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy regarding the disposal of vacant houses on coastguard stations; and whether he will give priority to applicants who are former coastguard officers.
§ Mr. ChannonSurplus Government houses are offered to local authorities and if they do not need them are advertised for sale in the open market. Former coastguard officers, of course, have the228W same opportunities to buy the houses as other members of the public.