Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 6 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Friday, 13 June 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the procedures that Defence Estates will follow on the disposal of the site of HMS Dryad.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the procedures that Defence Estates will follow on the disposal of the site of HMS Dryad. [118628] Dr. Moonie: If the site is ultimately identified for disposal then Defence Estates will dispose of the site in line with the guidelines set out in Government Accounting. It is too early to say what the specific marketing arrangements might be. However, Defence Estates is fully aware of the historic significance of the site, not least Southwick House, and will ensure that due cognisance is given to those parts of the site where sensitivity exists and arrangements for public access to historic features are retained where appropriate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 118628; 406 c1112W;406 c1114W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Closures Historic buildings Navy Military bases Sales Defence Estates HMS Dryad
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk