§ Mr. Townsendasked the Secretary of State for Defence what are the current regulations concerning the use of otherwise unoccupied married quarters by single Service men; and how many single Service men are at present living in married quarters.
§ Dr. GilbertAs a general rule, unmarried Service men have no entitlement to married quarters; but widowed, divorced or separated Service men who have care and control of children of the marriage are entitled to occupy a married quarter. In exceptional circumstances, other unmarried Service men may be so accommodated. It is not possible to determine, without disproportionate effort, how many single Service men are in occupation of married quarters at present.