§ Mr. Spencerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many garages are owned by Her Majesty's prison service; how many of these are let to prison officers; and how many of these are let to members of the public.
§ Mr. Mellor[pursuant to his reply, 19 May 1986, c. 9–10]: Approximately 6,600 prison officers occupy quarters, of whom about two thirds rent garages from the prison department. Very few garages are let to members of the public. Precise figures, and information on the total number of garages owned, could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
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§ Mr. Spencerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy on letting garages belonging to Her Majesty's prison service to members of the public resident nearby.
§ Mr. Mellor[pursuant to his reply, 19 May 1986, c. 9–10]: Only exceptionally are garages let to members of the public. When surplus to requirements, garages are normally sold.