Some years ago, as a Civil Servant and when I was on detached duty to an RAF station, the Civil Service wouldn't allow me to stay in the Officer's Mess because it was not up to the standard they expected, in particular, no ensuite facilities. I realise this sounds a bit OTT but that was the way they played it. On the basis that you have no en suite facilities are you paying a reduced rate for your occupation of this accomodation? The base I am speaking of now has en suite in the airmen's blocks and quite right too.