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Written question asked by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 July 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 July 2013. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Friday, 12 July 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Reserve Forces: Cardiff

Question

(4) what plans he has for Naval Reserve facilities in (a) Cardiff County, (b) Vale of Glamorgan County and (c) Wales.

[165022]

Stephen Doughty:

Answer

As the Secretary of State for Defence, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), set out in his answer to the hon. Member on 3 July 2013, Official Report, column 941, and, as confirmed in his written statement of 4 July 2013, Official Report, column 61WS, there will be a Royal Naval Reserve presence at Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, and in Cardiff.

The number of personnel from the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency based at HMS Cambria is not recorded centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. It is too early to be able to estimate accurately the number of Reservists currently based at HMS Cambria who may relocate to the new location in Cardiff. No discussions have taken place with Cardiff county council to date as the Navy Command Future Reserves team is currently considering a number of options.

In addition to the presence at Barry and Cardiff there will also be a small sub-unit of HMS Cambria (Tawe Division) in Swansea.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
165022; 566 cc420-1W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Navy Reserve forces Wales
Link
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