HC Deb 14 March 1984 vol 56 cc151-2W
Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now take steps as soon as possible to sell unwanted prison houses lived in by prison officers and their families to them at market value, less a substantial discount.

Mr. Hurd

The Prison Officers Association raised this matter with the prison department in October last year, and it has been included in current discussions on the future of the entitlement to free quarters or a housing allowance.