§ Mr. John Fraserasked the Secretary of State for the Environment for how many years the Royal Aircraft Establishment hostels for apprentices or single people have remained empty at Farnborough; and if the Public Services Agency will now make these premises available for letting for cases of housing need in the locality.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonI have been asked to reply.
Three of the hostel blocks at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, have been vacant since 1980. As the hostel is located within the establishment, it has not been possible to let vacant rooms other than to Crown servants. A review of hostel accommodation is currently in hand in the light of changing requirements.