Written question asked by Andrew Welsh (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 26 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 March 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the assets disposed of by his Department at Rosyth, indicating in each case the nature of the asset, the date of its disposal and the sum realised on disposal. - Inc fact that disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. Welsh: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the assets disposed of by his Department at Rosyth, indicating in each case the nature of the asset, the date of its disposal and the sum realised on disposal. [151652] Dr. Moonie: Babcock Rosyth Defence Ltd., the owners of Rosyth royal dockyard, currently operate a regional marketing agreement for the disposal of surplus Ministry of Defence assets in Scotland, northern England and Germany. A list of those assets disposed of since the agreement came into operation in January 1997 could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

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