HC Deb 26 November 1991 vol 199 cc477-8W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many residential properties owned by his Ministry are in Scotland; and what is the current percentage rate of occupation.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

As at 30 September 1991, the latest date for which figures are available, MOD owned 6,361 houses and flats in Scotland, of which 5,107 were occupied representing 80 per cent. of the total stock. Many of the unoccupied properties were either undergoing or awaiting major maintenance work or modernisation, some were already allotted to service families who were due to move in shortly, and others were being considered for disposal. In addition, 372 properties were in the process of being sold.

Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many residential properties owned by his Ministry are in Fife; and what is the current percentage rate of occupation.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

As at 30 September 1991, the latest date for which figures are available, the Ministry of Defence owned 1,436 houses and flats in Fife, of which 1,222 were occupied, representing 85 per cent. of the total stock. Many of the unoccupied properties were either undergoing major maintenance work or modernisation, some were already allotted to service families who were due to move in shortly and others were being considered for disposal. In addition, 108 properties were in the process of being sold.