Written question asked by Laurence Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2005. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 October 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

RAF Innsworth

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent action he has taken to secure (a) a tenant and (b) a purchaser for the RAF Innsworth site; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 17 October 2005]: The RAF Innsworth site has not been declared surplus to MOD requirements. Were it to be so, Defence Estates (DE) would first offer the site to other Government Departments and agencies by means of English Partnerships' (EP) register. This is done before considering the former owner position or offering the property for sale on the open market. Against this background it would be premature to seek out potential tenants or purchasers.

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