Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 January 2011.

Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will come to a decision on the future of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court. My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and, in so doing, I mention my non-pecuniary interest in the Register of Lords’ Interests.

Answer: My Lords, first, I am sure that the whole House will wish to join me in offering sincere condolences to the families and friends of: Ranger Aaron McCormick, 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment; Guardsman Christopher Davies, 1st Battalion Irish Guards; Private John Howard, 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment; Corporal Steven Dunn, 216 (Parachute) Signal Squadron; Warrant Officer Class 2 Charles Wood, 23 Pioneer Regiment RLC (Royal Logistics Corps); and Private Joseva Vatubua, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 5th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland, who were all killed on operations in Afghanistan. Turning to my noble friend’s question, work continues on establishing the feasibility of a defence and national rehabilitation centre. No decision on the future of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court will be taken until this is complete.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 724 c328
Session: 2010-12
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2011-0173
Monday, 31 January 2011
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects: DMRC Headley Court
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk