Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 20 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the cost of the new security fence, including cameras, recently erected at RAF Menwith Hill; and what proportion of the costs was met by his Department. - Including figure.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost of the new security fence, including cameras, recently erected at RAF Menwith Hill; and what proportion of the costs was met by his Department. [95744] Mr. Spellar: The construction of the new security fence at RAF Menwith Hill is being funded by the US Government. The UK contribution is limited to some administrative costs relating to professional fees and management of the works programme to which some £24,000 has been allocated to date. The total cost of the project is a matter for the US authorities.

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