Written question asked by Shona McIsaac (Labour) on Thursday, 20 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 January 2000. It was answered by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour) on Friday, 28 January 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what methods expressions of interest in the purchase of RAF Finningley were sought.

Answer: Shona McIsaac: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence by what methods expressions of interest in the purchase of RAF Finningley were sought. [106944] Mr. Kilfoyle: Our selling agents, Drivers Jonas of London, conducted an advertising campaign in 1996 and 1997 seeking expressions of interest through advertisements in the "Estates Gazette", a sale board at the site and contacting potential developers and other interested parties listed on their commercial database. A four-page colour brochure was also produced and sent to all inquirers. A detailed package of information was sent to those who requested it.

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