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Written question asked by Nia Griffith (Labour) on Monday, 26 June 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 June 2017 (named day). It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 June 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence: Wrexham

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assistance will be provided for his Department's staff currently working at Wrexham following the decision to move operations to Bristol; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

All personnel affected by this Army 2020 (Refine) reorganisation of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Reserves will be individually supported in accordance with Departmental policy and processes.

Regular Army personnel will be relocated with the unit or re-assigned to other Army units. Army Reservists will be assisted to transfer to other local Reserve units - including the Royal Welsh Regiment who share the Wrexham Army Reserve Centre.

Civilian staff will be managed in accordance with normal Departmental policy and procedure for redeployment within the terms of their mobility obligation. They will be supported by their line management and will be allocated a people change advisor to assist them with finding alternative positions. Affected civilian staff will also have access have to Ministry of Defence outplacement services if appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1241
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Staff Ministry of Defence Wrexham
Link
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