§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many houses at North Weald are owned by his Department; how many are at present unoccupied; and how many have been unoccupied for six monthse or longer.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe Ministry of Defence owns 194 married quarters at North Weald, of which 57 are unoccupied. Seventeen of these have been vacant for over six months. Discussions are taking place with Epping Forest Rural District Council on the possible temporary lease to it of 18 quarters. We expect that most of the vacant quarters will be required for future use.