Written question asked by David S Borrow (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 April 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 April 1998. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 April 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what decision he has made on the implementation of the recommendations in the Army's storage rationalisation study.

Answer: Mr. Borrow: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what decision he has made on the implementation of the recommendations in the Army's storage rationalisation study. [38839] Dr. Reid: The consultation process on the conclusions of the Army's storage rationalisation study, which recommended the closure of the Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency (ABSDA) sub-depots at Thatcham in Berkshire and Old Dalby in Leicestershire, has now ended. A number of representations were received from the trades unions, local councils, individual employees and hon. Members. Having considered these representations very carefully, I am satisfied that no issues have arisen which would call into question the study's recommendations. I intend, therefore, to proceed to implement these recommendations with the objective of ceasing operations at the sub-depot at Old Dalby by 1 April 1999 and that at Thatcham by 1 April 2000.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 310 c276W; 38839
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Army Closures Military bases Storage Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency