Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 January 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make funding available to British Forces Broadcasting Services to enable the temporary radio station for the Colchester Garrison to be made a permanent service. - Includes ref to 335 c533W, 21 July 1999.

Answer: Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make funding available to British Forces Broadcasting Services to enable the temporary radio station for the Colchester Garrison to be made a permanent service. [107166] Mr. Spellar: I refer the hon. Member to the answer my predecessor gave him in his reply on 21 July 1999, Official Report, column 533W. The trial will conclude later this year and the way ahead will then be assessed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 107166; 343 c412W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Colchester Finance Military bases Radio British Forces Broadcasting Service