§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he is aware of the problems found by those leaving the Services who are unable to obtain from local authorities tenancy of council houses; and whether he will discuss with the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps can be taken to overcome the problem.
§ Mr. William RodgersYes, I am in touch with my hon. Friend the Minister for Housing and Construction.
§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for the Defence if he will approach local authorities in an effort the procure priority for those leaving the Services over the allocation of council houses.
§ Mr. William RodgersWe are considering, with the Department of the Environment, issuing a revised circular of advice to local authorities on how they should meet the housing needs of ex-Servicemen.