I think this is a wind-up. And not a very funny one at that. Read this full-text of the statement supplied by the Ministry of Defence concerning Jon Douglas' report of 30 November 2006:
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A1: The majority of SFA in England and Wales (Scotland and Northern Ireland were not included) was sold to Annington Homes Limited on a 999 year lease on 5 November 1996, and then leased back by MOD on 200 year leases. Of those properties leased from Annington Homes, once any are identified as potentially surplus, MOD seeks confirmation from the Services that there is no longer term requirement for the properties. Surplus leased housing stock in England and Wales is, under the terms of the 1996 Sale Agreement, returned to Annington Homes. It is then for the company to arrange sales as they see fit. "
Which is completely against this bezerk suggestion that they may be running up against a 5 year lease.
Besides, this would be complete suicide for our masters. Seriously. The PVR rates are bad enough as it is currently, Imagine what it would be like if 40% of officers and 60% of the men are told to go out and buy. They would have no-one left.
Oh, one other thing, if this is the masterplan, why are they about to start to build FMQ over at Brize for CATARA? Wouldnt build houses that are about to be sold back to Annington in 5 years, would they now.