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Written question asked by Lord Garden (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Monday, 21 May 2007.


Royal Air Force: No. 6 Squadron

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What cost benefits were achieved by relocating No. 6 Squadron from RAF Coltishall to RAF Coningsby in April 2006 rather than retaining it at Coltishall until disbandment 12 months later.
Answer

No. 6 Squadron relocating earlyto RAF Coningsby enabled the closure of RAF Coltishall, resulting in the saving of £5 million in station maintenance costs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3694; 692 c83WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Air force Location Military bases RAF Coltishall RAF Coningsby
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk