Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Monday, 21 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 March 2005. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Thursday, 24 March 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what means he intends to dispose of the Army Medal Office in Droitwich Spa; and whether conditions will apply to the sale to ensure that the site is used only for the purposes allocated to it in Wychavon District Council's local plan.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence by what means he intends to dispose of the Army Medal Office in Droitwich Spa; and whether conditions will apply to the sale to ensure that the site is used only for the purposes allocated to it in Wychavon district council's local plan. [223724] Mr. Caplin: It is expected that the site will be passed to Defence Estates for disposal before 31 March 2006. Consideration of future non-defence alternative uses for the site is at an early stage. However, discussions with the Local Planning Authority are in progress. As is our normal practice, the site will be marketed in a way that reflects the final planning decision following the discussions with the Local Planning Authority and sale is generally by open competition to achieve the best price reasonably obtainable.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1019W; 223724
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Army Closures Medals Military decorations Offices Army Medal Office Droitwich Spa
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk