Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Monday, 9 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what land in the vicinity of Throckmorton airfield, Worcestershire, has been purchased by government departments; how much land has been so purchased; at what price and for what purpose; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 23 April 2001).

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what land in the vicinity of Throckmorton airfield, Worcestershire, has been purchased by Government Departments; how much land has been so purchased; at what price and for what purpose; and if he will make a statement. [158207] Ms Quin: [holding answer 23 April 2001]: The Ministry has purchased 155 acres of land adjacent to the burial site at Throckmorton. The land was purchased as a buffer against the burial site and additionally as a contingency to provide extra burial capacity should it be needed. The land was purchased for £3,875,000. This price reflects the potential of part of the site for development.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 368 c130W; 158207
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Foot and mouth disease Property transfer Procurement Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Throckmorton
Contains statistics: Yes
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