Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 5 July 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has concluded a sale of the whole of the site of former RAF Chilmark; whether work continues on the removal of ordnance; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has concluded a sale of the whole of the site of former RAF Chilmark; whether work continues on the removal of ordnance; and if he will make a statement. [179476] Mr. Caplin: I can confirm that the site containing the HQ buildings and officers mess, has been cleared of ordnance and the sale was completed on 12 March 2004. The proof yard has also now been cleared and will be sold to the purchasers of the HQ site subject to a satisfactory land quality assessment. The only part of the site now awaiting disposal is Ladydown which is heavily contaminated. Clearance could take two to three years and disposal cannot proceed until this work is complete.

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