Written question asked by Madeleine Moon (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2015. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 June 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Bassingbourn Barracks

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what damage to Bassingbourn base was caused by Libyan soldiers on their training mission at the base; what the cost of repairs arising from that damage was; whether all such repairs are now completed; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The current cost of the repairs caused by the Libyans is approximately £138,000 which is being recovered from the Libyan Government.

This amount covers replacement to fixtures and fittings and the repair/replacement of fire detection and alarm systems.

Repairs are currently ongoing.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2850
Session: 2015-16
Related items: Libya: Military Bases
Thursday, 9 July 2015
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Damage Libya Military aid Bassingbourn Barracks
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk