§ 24. Mr. Peter BradleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans the Government have to improve the condition of married quarters for service personnel. [133008]
§ Mr. SpellarThe Ministry of Defence is giving priority to ensuring that Service families are accommodated in good quality, modern houses, not only for the present well being of the families but also as encouragement to retention and recruiting. Through the Defence Housing Executive, the Department has a full programme of refurbishment and rebuilding in place to improve the condition of its core housing stock over the next five years.