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, what method was used to evaluate expressions of interest in the purchase of RAF Finningley.

Answer: Shona McIsaac: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what method was used to evaluate expressions of interest in the purchase of RAF Finningley. [106945] Mr. Kilfoyle: At interview all parties were evaluated on the basis of experience of developing similar sites, realism of development proposals including time scale, method of funding and a general assessment of their experience and ability. This resulted in a shortlist of six parties who were invited to provide detailed bids.

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