§ Mr. JamiesonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to dispose of the vacant dwellings currently owned by his Department.
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§ Mr. SoamesNot all vacant dwellings are surplus to our requirements. The majority are undergoing or awaiting major maintenance, held for future deployments, or form part of the management margin needed to ensure that accommodation is available for entitled service families. However, empty properties which are surplus to requirements are sold. Properties which are not surplus to long-term requirements but which are not needed immediately for service families are, wherever possible, leased to local authorities, housing associations or civilians.