§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received opposing the sale of military married quarters to a Japanese-led consortium; what plans he has to review the sale; and if he will make a statement. [484]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotMy Department has received a number of letters expressing views on the future ownership of the married quarters estate. The sale is proceeding satisfactorily, with exchange of contracts having taken place on 24 September and completion scheduled for 5 November. A copy of my Department's press release announcing the exchange of contracts was placed in the Library of the House.