Written question asked by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 March 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 25 March 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the full costs will be of moving the Equipment Support (Air) Group from RAF Wyton to (a) Abbeywood and (b) the other possible locations being considered; in relation to the announcement made to staff at RAF Wyton on 26th January regarding the Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) re-structuring, on what date the consultation ends; what the likely costs of this re-organisation are; what options other than a move to Abbeywood have been considered; and whether it is an option for other MoD centres for DLO to be moved to RAF Wyton; why the Defence Logistics Organisation Equipment Support (AIR) is changing its name to Domain 2*; and on what date the change will take place.

Answer: Mr. Djanogly: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what the full costs will be of moving the Equipment Support (Air) Group from RAF Wyton to (a) Abbeywood and (b) the other possible locations being considered; [155554] (2) in relation to the announcement made to staff at RAF Wyton on 26 January regarding the Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) re-structuring, on what date the consultation ends; what the likely costs of this re-organisation are; what options other than a move to Abbeywood have been considered; and whether it is an option for other MOD centres for DLO to be moved to RAF Wyton; [155553] (3) why the Defence Logistics Organisation Equipment Support (AIR) is changing its name to Domain 2*; and on what date the change will take place. [155552] Mr. Ingram: The Defence Logistics Organisation (DLO) began formal consultation with the Trades Unions on 26 January about proposed changes to its structure. Detailed proposals, including possible changes of location, title or role, and associated costs, will flow from this initial consultation period.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 419 c943W;419 c945W; 155554;155553;155552
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Location Military bases Defence Logistics Organisation RAF Wyton MOD Abbey Wood
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk