§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many housing units in the ownership of his Department are surplus to requirements in the Plymouth and surrounding area; and what plans he has to dispose of them.
§ Mr. FreemanA total of 486 housing units in the ownership of the Ministry of Defence have been identified as surplus to requirements in Plymouth and the surrounding area. Over the next 12 months it is expected that 164 will be offered for sale to service personnel under the discount scheme, 278 will be sold on the open market and 44 will be demolished.