Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Heath (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 2013 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
RNAS Yeovilton and RNAS Merryfield
- Question
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What his plans are for the future use of RNAS Yeovilton and RNAS Merryfield; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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I am pleased that my hon. Friend has asked about Yeovilton, where a number of our constituents work and where I have served. I am also pleased to assure him of our intention that Yeovilton will remain a royal naval air station with, additionally, 1 Regiment Army Air Corps based there as a lodger unit. Indeed, the Ministry of Defence is investing heavily in Yeovilton in order for it to be the main operating base for all Wildcat helicopters flown by the Royal Navy and the Army. Merryfield, as my hon. Friend will know, is a satellite airfield of Yeovilton and will continue to be used for training.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 570 c7
- 900856
- Session
- 2013-14
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- RNAS Yeovilton RNAS Merryfield
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