asked the Secretary of State for War what is the accommodation provided in Meeanee Barracks, Colchester, for officers, warrant officers, sergeants and men, respectively; and what is the number of married quarters for officers, warrant officers, sergeants, and men, giving separate figures for each category.

Following is the information:

	Barrack accommodation Meeanee Barracks
Officers	21
Warrant Officers/Sergeants	30
Rank and File	540

Warrant officers and sergeants are not differentiated in respect of barrack accommodation, nor are warrant officers, sergeants or rank and file in respect of married quarters. Married quarters are not allocated by barracks, but on a garrison basis, according to the needs of the units posted there. There are at present 162 quarters for officers and 573 for other ranks.

—			Ministry of Supply/ War Office	Air Ministry	Admiralty	Total
1. Bayonets	…	…	691,404	114,058	—	805,462
2. Rifles	…	…	904,638	132,430	—	1,037,068
3. Pistols and revolvers	…	…	262,654	56,378	—	319,032
4. Carbines	…	…	2,208	—	—
5. Shotguns, etc.	…	…	238	281	—	519
6. Browning machine guns	…	…	2,832	—	—
7. 303 ammunition	…	…	—	400 rounds	—
8. Military aircraft	…	…	—	132	288	420
9. Small vessels	…	…	—	—	112