Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Friday, 2 February 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many officers' houses are now occupied by officers and families serving at RAF Sealand; how many are occupied by families of officers serving overseas; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many officers' houses are now occupied by officers and families serving at RAF Sealand; how many are occupied by families of officers serving overseas; and if he will make a statement. [148520] Dr. Moonie: A total of 23 properties at Little Roodee serve the requirements of those serving at RAF Sealand and the surrounding area. Of these properties nine are occupied by officers serving at RAF Sealand and their families; three are occupied by officers belonging to local units; one is occupied by the family of a Lieutenant Colonel who is serving overseas. Of the remaining properties, eight are occupied by other ranks serving at RAF Sealand and two are currently void. All 23 properties were officers' quarters, but, in 1997, it was agreed that nine of these would be redesignated to accommodate senior other ranks.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 148520; 362 c311-2W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Housing Officers Military bases Non-commissioned officers RAF Sealand
Contains statistics: Yes
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