§ Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made with regard to the sale of 132 vacant houses at RAF Dishforth, surplus to requirements, since letters on the subject to the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton, dated 20 September 1979 and 25 March 1981; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WigginThe houses have now been withdrawn from sale as there may be a further RAF need for them.
§ Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the open market value of the 132 surplus to requirement houses at RAF Dishforth; how much has been spent to date on their care and maintenance, and by whom, since they fell vacant; how much has been paid and by whom to the local authority in rates, whilst vacant; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WigginIt has not been possible to obtain the information requested in the time available. I shall therefore reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.