Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 3 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 December 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans exist to increase barrack accommodation in Scotland for infantry units; and at what locations.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans exist to increase barrack accommodation in Scotland for infantry units; and at what locations. [86009] Dr. Moonie: Major Army Infantry units are currently based at three locations in Scotland, detailed in the following table. We have no plans to increase accommodation for infantry units in those locations. The former Army Training and Recruitment site at Glencorse, near Penicuik, will, however, be occupied by an infantry battalion in the future. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Unit Location 1st Battalion The Royal Highland Fusiliers Fort George, Inverness 1st Battalion The Royal Scots Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh 1st Battalion The Highlanders Redford Infantry Barracks, Edinburgh _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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