Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Friday, 11 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 January 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 January 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the reconnaissance regiment will move in to Bovington; what plans he has to base a reconnaissance regiment at Bovington; and if he will make a statement; when building work will commence at Bovington in pursuit of his proposals to base a reconaissance regiment there; what the cost is of his proposals to base a reconnaissance regiment at Bovington. - I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

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