Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 May 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place in the Library (a) the study and (b) the investment appraisal led by the Directorate of Joint Warfare on the final location of the Joint Nuclear Biological and Chemical Regiment; if transport costs of (a) personnel and (b) vehicles were included in the investment appraisal which informed the decision to locate the Joint NBC Regiment at RAF Honington; and if he will make a statement. (Investment appraisal in Library Dep 00/853). - Inc fact that I am withholding the study. (Holding answer 22 May 2000).

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will place in the Library (a) the study and (b) the investment appraisal led by the Directorate of Joint Warfare on the final location of the Joint Nuclear Biological and Chemical Regiment; [123119] (2) if transport costs of (a) personnel and (b) vehicles were included in the investment appraisal which informed the decision to locate the Joint NBC Regiment at RAF Honington; and if he will make a statement. [123116] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 22 May 2000]: A copy of the investment appraisal will be placed in the Library of the House. I am withholding a copy of the study in accordance with Exemption 1 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information, which relates to defence, security and international relations.

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