§ Sir Alan GlynTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what guidelines his Department has issued to local authorities on the priority to be given to rehouse service men after leaving the services, particularly for those who are on the waiting lists of garrison towns.
100WHowever, the allocation of recruits to regiments is influenced by the overall manning priorities of both the whole Army and the infantry.
§ Sir George Young[holding answer 9 July 1991]I have been asked to reply since my Department is responsible for issuing guidance to local housing authorities about the treatment of personnel leaving the services. It is for the local authority to decide what priority to give to rehousing service personnel, having considered the circumstances of each individual case. We advise local housing and service authorities to offer appropriate advice and assistance to service personnel well in advance of discharge. Local authorities are asked to act upon a certificate of impending homelessness issued by a senior officer up to six months before discharge.