Written question asked by Ian Bruce (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 May 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 1998. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will comment on his progress in finding alternative uses for (a) the Royal Navy facilities being released by the move of HMS `Osprey' and (b) the facilities at Bovington made available by the civilianisation of Armourer Fighting Vehicle training. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Ian Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his progress in finding alternative uses for (a) the Royal Navy facilities being released by the move of HMS Osprey and (b) the facilities at Bovington made available by the civilianisation of armoured fighting vehicle training. [41328] Dr. Reid: At present, no alternative defence uses for the site at HMS Osprey have been identified. The Army Training and Recruiting Agency is looking at the site in the context of a study into options for rationalisation of the Adjutant General's Corps Training Group, which currently occupies a number of sites in the South. The results of the study will be published at the end of June. The awards of the facilities management contract at the Royal Armoured Corps Centre at Bovington and Lulworth has not resulted in the release of any specific facilities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 312 c254W; 41328
Session: 1997-98
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Armed forces Deployment Navy Military bases RNAS Portland Bovington Camp