Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 8 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 20 January 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 his plans for RAF Uxbridge.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his plans for RAF Uxbridge. [90342] Mr. Ingram: As part of the Ministry of Defence Estate London (MODEL) project, it is proposed that the United States Navy (USN) should be offered the opportunity to consolidate its London operations at Uxbridge, in place of the seven sites in the London area it currently occupies. The site would remain the property of Her Majesty's Government. The changes are subject to formal MOD approval procedures, discussions with the USN and the United States approval procedures. Should the USN not participate in the project, the site will be considered for alternative Government use, and if none is found, it is likely that the site will be disposed of. Part of the Service Family Housing may be retained for use by MOD Service families. The historic RAF Bunker will be retained separately and preserved as a site of historic interest.

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