HC Deb 19 October 1972 vol 843 c122W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment in view of the fact that retirement pensioners in poor housing conditions and awaiting re-housing in the London Borough of Newham would be pleased to move to the accommodation in Suffolk allocated to the Ugandan Asians, whether he will take action to assist these pensioners along these lines.

Mr. Amery

In common with other former service camps, the RAF Station at Stradishall in West Suffolk is being used by the Uganda Asians solely as a reception centre. It is earmarked for other uses as soon as its temporary occupation ends and would not therefore be suitable for the purpose the hon. Member has in mind.