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Written question asked by Jim Murphy (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 June 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2013. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Monday, 10 June 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence Munitions Longtown

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the additional costs that would be incurred for transport of munitions if Defence Munitions Longtown were to be closed.

[158977]

Answer

No decision on the future of Defence Munitions Longtown will be made until after the spending review for 2015-16. Additional transport costs are estimated to be in the region of £0.4 million to £0.9 million per annum.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
158977; 564 c13W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
MOD Longtown
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk