HC Deb 10 February 1976 vol 905 cc109-10W
Mr. George Gardiner

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many married quarters in Great Britain for the families of non-commissioned officers and other ranks, and of commissioned officers, in the Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, have been converted to other uses in the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available.

Mr. William Rodgers

No Service married quarters in Great Britain have been permanently converted for use other than as married accommodation in the last 12 months. However, the latest available figures show that a total of 476 married quarters are temporarily used for purposes other than for married accommodation—for example, to accommodate single personnel or to provide offices.

Mr. George Gardiner

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many married quarters in Great Britain for the families of non-commissioned officers and other ranks in the Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force were unoccupied on the most recent count; and how these figures compare with those of 12 months previously.

Mr. William Rodgers

The latest available figures show 6,952 non-commissioned officers' and other ranks' married quarters unoccupied in Great Britain. This compares with some 5,343 12 months earlier. Both figures included married quarters unoccupied due to change of occupant, and for repair and maintenance.

Mr. George Gardiner

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many married quarters in Great Britain for the families of commissioned officers in the Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force were unoccupied on the most recent count; and how these figures compare with those of 12 months previously.

Mr. William Rodgers

The latest available figures show 2,760 officers' married quarters unoccupied in Great Britain. This compares with some 2,136 12 months earlier. Both figures include married quarters unoccupied due to change of occupant, and for repair and maintenance.