HC Deb 11 December 1972 vol 848 cc53-4W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will institute an inquiry into the reasons why the Metropolitan police officer accommodation often remains empty for very long periods of time.

Mr. Carlisle

The Metropolitan Police makes every effort to secure that its housing accommodation is fully utilised and that change of occupancy is so arranged that quarters are left empty for the shortest possible period. Quarters which are no longer required are disposed of. If the hon. Member has any particular accommodation in mind perhaps he would write to me about it.