HC Deb 11 July 1989 vol 156 cc494-5W
48. Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy on the disposal of Ministry of Defence quarters which are found to be surplus to requirements; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Neubert

It is our policy not to retain quarters for which we have no long-term requirement. Wherever possible surplus properties will be offered for sale, either to service personnel through the services' own discount scheme or on the open market at full market price, if the quarters are not suitable for individual sale through this scheme. Quarters which cannot be sold, for example because of their location, may be reappropriated for other defence purposes or demolished.