Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 30 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 December 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 6 December 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on the dispersal of (a) brigade and (b) divisional permanent headquarters.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on the dispersal of (a) brigade and (b) divisional permanent headquarters. [20886] Mr. Ingram: The Strategy for the Army (SFTA), a copy of which is in the Library of the House, stated that the Army should be based progressively in the UK over time, becoming more regionally focused, whenever opportunities present themselves. Decisions on the future basing of Army units will be made against this background.

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