As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
This motion has subsequently been withdrawn by the tabling Member.
Suggested amendment
leave out from 'Wales' to end and add 'in order to improve management and quality of service housing with the intention of having minimal adverse impact on service occupants; trusts and expects the Ministry of Defence to provide service families with the right housing where and when needed; seeks reassurance that any site exchanges will depend on substitute housing as good or better than the original site, and that the charges paid by occupants will continue to be recommended independently by the Armed Forces Pay Review Body; understands that the Ministry of Defence will retain substantial control over which houses to give up and which to keep because of the importance of 'patch' life for service families; and expects the ú100 million sale proceeds to upgrade retained housing without changing the right to be housed, the rents paid, or the service maintenance and management.'.
Original motion text
That this House notes that the Government proposes to sell all Ministry of Defence married quarters in England and Wales, including those occupied by service families as well as empty properties, to developers; further notes that this will leave service tenants dependent on a declining number of properties leased back for 25 years; notes that most of the properties can be exchanged by the developer with a neutral arbitrator, rather than the tenants or the Ministry of Defence, deciding whether or not exchanges are permitted; notes that the arbitrator will have to base his decision on set criteria which are vaguely worded, so that developers with expert legal advice will be able progressively to cream off the best estates; notes that steep rises in rents and the downward ratchet on the number of homes leased back, embodied in the proposed scheme, will progressively reduce and break up married quarter estates; notes that, especially at a time of overstretch, and poor recruiting and retention these estates play a vital role in maintaining the morale of service families and the maintenance of the regimental system; and calls on the Government to dispose of surplus estates, to provide homes for civilian families but, before selling any estate with service tenants, to consult the tenants on the estate, to report to Parliament on the outcome of the consultation and to table an affirmative resolution in both Houses.
Signatures (18)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
25 June 1996
Batiste, Spencer
Conservative
Signed on
1 July 1996
Bowden, Sir Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
3 July 1996
Fry, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
26 June 1996
Grant, Sir Anthony
Conservative
Signed on
27 June 1996
Hayes, Jerry
Conservative
Signed on
3 July 1996
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Marshall, Mr John
Conservative
Signed on
26 June 1996
McNair-Wilson, Sir Patrick
Conservative
Signed on
26 June 1996
Mitchell, Sir David
Conservative
Signed on
1 July 1996
Nicholson, David
Conservative
Signed on
10 July 1996
Powell, William
Conservative
Signed on
2 July 1996
Riddick, Graham
Conservative
Signed on
11 July 1996
Roberts, Sir Wyn
Conservative
Signed on
2 July 1996
Speed, Sir Keith
Conservative
Signed on
4 July 1996
Thompson, Patrick
Conservative
Signed on
1 July 1996
Thurnham, Peter
Independent
Signed on
1 July 1996
Tracey, Richard
Conservative
Signed on
27 June 1996
Walker, Sir Harold
Labour
Signed on
26 June 1996
There are no withdrawn signatures for this amendment.