§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many residences are currently owned by his Department in London; who occupies them and on what conditions; and how many are currently empty.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe Ministry of Defence owns 19 properties classed as official service residences within the Greater London area. They are normally occupied by entitled senior service officers filling specific posts; those officers are required to pay the appropriate accommodation charge. Two are currently vacant pending the completion of maintenance work.