Written question asked by John P Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the consultants' report into the proposed relocation of DARA at RAF St Athan to Cardiff International Airport. - Inc fact that it would not be appropriate to publish details of this commercial sensitive advice.

Answer: Mr. John Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the consultants' report into the proposed relocation of DARA at RAF St. Athan to Cardiff International Airport. [138885] Mr. Spellar: DARA are currently conducting an in-house Investment Appraisal to identify cost effective proposals for the delivery of its future Aircraft Support services. While this process has involved some consultancy support it would not be appropriate to publish details of this commercial sensitive advice. I am therefore withholding this information under exemption 2 (Internal Discussion and Advice) and 7 (Effective Management and Operations of the Public Service) of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c491W; 138885
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Location Defence Aviation Repair Agency RAF St Athan Cardiff Airport
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