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Armed Forces Personnel

As some of my hon. Friends know, I was anxious about that when it happened. We were in a position whereby we had to do it—there was no alternative in terms of money. [Interruption.] I am disappointed by the Minister’s reaction. I started by saying that I congratulate the Government on what they have achieved in service housing, and I am merely saying that it continues to be a problem. The sell-off to Annington Homes was inevitable, but I suspect that the consequences were not properly thought through. Even though the Government have made a big investment, things are not yet right, and a great deal more needs to be done.