Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (Labour) on Thursday, 23 July 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the projected cost of the construction of the Joint Services Command and Staff College at Shrivenham. - Includes figure. (Holding answer 20 July 1998).

Answer: Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the projected cost of the construction of the Joint Services Command and Staff College at Shrivenham. [51298] Mr. George Robertson: [holding answer 20 July 1998]: Defence Management (Watchfield) Ltd. is contracted to provide a complete service in support of the teaching and accommodation facilities at the JSCSC at Watchfield, for which it will be paid a monthly service charge on the basis of usage. The Net Present Value of the payments is assessed to be about £200M over the 30 year contract period. My Department does not make a specific payment to cover construction costs.

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