Written question asked by Owen Paterson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2009. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Military Bases: Northern Ireland

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 6 July 2009, Official Report, column 558W, on gifts and endowments, which military bases in Northern Ireland were sold to the Northern Ireland Executive; and at what cost.

Answer: To date, three sites have been sold to the Northern Ireland Executive at market value. They are Grosvenor Barracks, Enniskillen at £15.45 million, Girdwood Barracks, Belfast at £7 million and Clooney Barracks, Londonderry at £12.78 million.In addition, working in partnership with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive and the Department of Social Development, Oaklee Housing Association were appointed to take ownership of 112 former Ministry of Defence houses at Pond Park, Lisburn which were sold for £7 million in financial year 2008-09.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 496 c887W;496 c888W; 287786
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Gifts and Endowments
Monday, 6 July 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Northern Ireland Military bases
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