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Written question asked by Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 March 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 March 2016. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 March 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Housing

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Ministry of Defence takes into account (1) a spouse’s employment, (2) children’s education requirements, and (3) children’s health and disability requirements, when considering whether to relocate or retain military quarters for a couple or family in the context of a change of posting within 50 miles.

Answer

Entitlement to Service accommodation at a duty station normally ends when the next assignment begins, whether or not the new duty station is within 50 miles of the previous location. However, Service personnel may apply to retain their Service accommodation at their previous duty station. The Ministry of Defence will consider each case in light of the policy criteria, taking account of all the factors specified within the application. Such factors may include a spouse's employment, children's education requirements and children's health and disability requirements.

More information on the policy, how to apply, and the factors included within MOD's consideration, can be found at paragraph 0725 of Volume 1, Part 1 of the Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations (Joint Service Publication 464) which is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-464-tri-service-accommodation-regulations-tsars

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6853
Session
2015-16
Attachment
JSP464 - Tri Service Accommodation Regulations
Subjects
Disability Children Armed forces Employment Housing Health services Education Married people
Link
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