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Written question asked by Lord Wills (Labour) on Friday, 27 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 April 1998. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 April 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To comment on the future of the specialist vehicle storage site at Ludgershall, Wiltshire; and what forecasts he has made of future employment levels at the site.
Answer

Mr. Wills: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future of the specialist vehicle storage site at Ludgershall, Wiltshire; and what forecasts he has made of future employment levels at the site. [37250] Dr. Reid: The future of the site which formerly contained the Army's Base Vehicle Depot at Ludgershall is under consideration as part of the Strategic Defence Review, and it would not be appropriate to make predictions on future employment levels at the site while the Review is still ongoing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
309 c551W; 37250
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Armed forces Staff Military bases Storage Vehicles Ludgershall