§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage if he will identify each of the military knights of Windsor who occupy accommodation on the occupied royal palaces estate; and what is the total amount received in rents and other charges from the occupiers. [8906]
§ Mr. SproatThere are 13 military knights in residence at Windsor castle. All the military knights are distinguished ex-service men.
The military knights, who receive no payment for performing their ceremonial duties, live rent free but are responsible for internal repairs and decorations. They have paid a total of £1,287 in charges for water from the Windsor castle waterworks for the financial year 1995–96. They are billed for other utilities by the suppliers and they pay council tax.