HC Deb 20 November 1973 vol 864 cc360-1W
27. Mr. David Price

asked the Minister of State for Defence what steps he is taking to assist time-expired Service men and their families with their housing needs in their return to civilian life.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

We provide officers and Service men in their last year of service with an interest-free loan against the terminal grant payable on retirement, to help them buy a house for their return to civilian life. We also encourage Service personnel to save money for house purchase during their time in the forces. And we are urgently considering further measures.