HC Deb 09 November 1973 vol 863 c259W
Mr. William Price

asked the Minister of State for Defence how long the Royal Air Force houses at Church Lawford, near Rugby, have been empty.

Mr. Kershaw

The eight officers' married quarters have been vacant since March 1971. Of the 56 airmen's married quarters most were in use until 1970 and the number then progressively declined. All have been empty since September 1972.

Mr. William Price

asked the Minister of State for Defence what use is planned for the empty Royal Air Force houses at Church Lawford, near Rugby.

Mr. Kershaw

All 64 former RAF married quarters at Church Lawford were transferred to the Property Services Agency of the Department of the Environment last month with authorisation for their disposal. The form of disposal action envisaged is, therefore, a question for my right hon. and learned Friend.

Mr. William Price

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will enter into negotiations with Rugby Rural Council for the sale or lease of the empty Royal Air Force houses at Church Lawford, near Rugby.

Mr. Kershaw

The process of disposal of surplus RAF houses at Church Lawford near Rugby has already been started by the Property Services Agency of the Department of the Environment. The houses will be offered to the local authorities if they are not required by other Government Departments.

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