Written question asked by Mike Weir (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 12 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he will publish his review into Ministry of Defence property. - Inc ref to 'In Trust and On Trust'.

Answer: Mr. Weir: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he will publish his review into Ministry of Defence property. [155876] Mr. Caplin: In the Estate Strategy, "In Trust and On Trust" the Department defined its mainland Great Britain sites as "core" or "non-core" sites. Initial classification work was conducted last year but it is not our intention to publish the list. This is a working document and subject to constant detailed revision as the Department undertakes further work to clarify where estate rationalisation may be possible.

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