Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 19 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 March 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence;Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people are currently employed in the Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency; and what the figure was at the time of its establishment. - Includes text of letter from Brigadier P D Foxton of the Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency. (Holding answer 24 February 1999).

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people are currently employed in the Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency; and what the figure was at the time of its establishment. [72806] Mr. Doug Henderson: [holding answer 24 February 1999]: This is a matter for the Chief Executive of the Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency. I have asked the Chief Executive to write to the hon. Member. Letter from Brigadier P. D. Foxton to Mr. Mike Hancock, dated 10 March 1999: I refer to your question to the Secretary of State for Defence about the staff currently employed within the Army Base Storage and Distribution Agency (ABSDA) and when the Agency was established. As Chief Executive of ABSDA I am replying as this falls within my area of responsibility. The numbers of staff currently employed within ABSDA are 3,666 civilians and 376 military. When the Agency was established in April 1995 the figures were 5,800 civilians and 600 military.

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