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Written question asked by Linda Gilroy (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 October 2007. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 October 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Royal Marines: Devonport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration he has given to moving the headquarters of 1 Assault Group Royal Marines from Poole to Devonport; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

[holding answer 18 October 2007]: As part of the overall FLEET Transformation programme operational control of 1 Assault Group Royal Marines transferred on 18 October from the Devonport Flotilla to Flag Officer Sea Training based in Devonport. It is planned for the headquarters element of the assault group (approx 15 personnel) to re-locate from Poole to Devonport in the first half of next year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
159045; 465 c179W;465 c180W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Poole Marines
Link
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