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Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 December 2014 (named day). It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 December 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Marchwood Military Port

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the specifications for the maximum (a) amount of land to be used and (b) quantity of munitions permitted to be stored in future at the Sea Mounting Centre at Marchwood, have been reduced during the course of negotiations with commercial bidders for the lease of land on the Ministry of Defence site; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Due to the requirement to protect competitive tension, all negotiations with commercial bidders are confidential. The intention to continue to manage the movement of munitions at Marchwood Port remains unchanged.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215951
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Ammunition Leasehold Land use Marchwood Military Port
Link
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