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Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 February 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2015 (named day). It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 February 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Marchwood Military Port

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to retain on the site of the Sea Mounting Centre at Marchwood (a) 73 Training Squadron, (b) Royal Fleet Auxiliary Centre, (c) REME workshops, (d) Motor Transport Department, (e) Mexeflote Storage and Maintenance Facility, (f) Hardstanding for container and vehicle storage and (g) Blast Shields for incoming munitions.

Answer

The Marchwood transaction has been structured as a leasehold and concession to balance the Ministry of Defence (MOD)'s objectives of ensuring continued sea mounting operational capability against increased commercialisation of the port. To this end, the MOD has committed to move facilities that are not essential to these services, off the main Port area over a three to five year 'transitional' period, from the start of the concession.

After this transition only MOD facilities associated with its maritime capability will remain on site: The Mexeflote Storage and Maintenance Facility and the Shipyard Workshop with 73 Training Squadron's Maritime Store.

By complying with the military's storage requirements, the new Marchwood Port Operator will provide sufficient hardstanding for all military inward and outward cargo under both routine and contingent operations.

The Sea Mounting Centre will continue to retain the ability to store and load ammunition for the military throughout the concession.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
224022
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Marchwood Military Port
Link
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