Written question asked by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 11 November 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence;Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency

Question: What maintenance is currently being carried out to armoured vehicles at Ashchurch which was previously dealt with at the Army Vehicle Depot at Ludgershall. - Includes text of letter from KJW Goad to Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency.

Answer: Mr. Murphy: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what maintenance is currently being carried out to armoured vehicles at Ashchurch which was previously dealt with at the Army vehicle depot at Ludgershall. [2933] Mr. Soames: This is a matter for the chief executive of the Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency. I have asked the chief executive to write to the hon. Member. Letter from K. J. W. Goad to Mr. Paul Murphy, dated 11 November 1996: I am replying to your question to the Secretary of State for Defence, about what maintenance is currently being carried out to armoured vehicles at Ashchurch which was previously dealt with at the Army Vehicle Depot at Ludgershall, as this matters falls within my area of responsibility as Chief Executive of the Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency. The maintenance required by armoured vehicles stored at the Base Vehicle Depot (BVD) Ashchurch is being carried out by staff, to the same exacting standards demanded by the Army's Equipment Managers, as was the case when armoured vehicles were stored at BVD Ludgershall. I hope this fully answers your question.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2933; 285 c27-8W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Armoured fighting vehicles Military bases Storage Repairs and maintenance MOD Ashchurch COD Ludgershall