HC Deb 11 June 1996 vol 279 cc88-9W
22. Mr. Kevin Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultation he had with members of the armed forces before he announced his plans for the married housing stock. [30905]

Mr. Arbuthnot

The proposal to transfer ownership of the married quarters estate in England and Wales to the private sector has been developed over many months in full consultation with the services. We have also had regular contract with the service wives' organisations and have taken their views fully into account.