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Oral answer to question provided on Monday, 13 July 2009 in the House of Commons, by Lord Beamish (Labour), Ministry of Defence.


Topical Questions

Answer

As with any other surplus land belonging to the MOD, the aim is to obtain the maximum possible value for money, but, as I said when I last wrote to the hon. Gentleman, it is also important to ensure that there is a community buy-in. I shall be happy to meet him and local authorities to discuss how the disposal of the site can provide the maximum economic benefit for the local community as well.

This is an answer to the Topical question asked on Monday, 13 July 2009 by Alan Reid (Liberal Democrat).

Question
The Government, in their disposal of the former RAF Machrihanish, have the twin aims of obtaining value for money and helping to stimulate the local economy. Can the Minister update me on progress made there? What consideration has been given to the possibility of a community buy-out?

Secondary information

Type
Oral answer to question
Reference
496 c17 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
MOD Machrihanish
Link
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