Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 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 the disposal of land at RAF 14 MU.

Answer: Mr. Maclean: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the disposal of land at RAF 14MU. [44893] Mr. Spellar: The disposal of the core sites of 14MU RAF Carlisle jointly to Cumbria and Carlisle is ongoing. While land quality issues remain a sensitive matter, it is our aim to conclude contract terms shortly. A separate marketing campaign for the open market sale of the four outlying sites is to be initiated this month.

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