§ 20. Mr. David Rendel (Newbury) (LD)If he will make a statement on the future of the Denison barracks. [156748]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence(Mr. Ivor Caplin)A study of the future of the Defence Geographic and Imagery Intelligence Agency's estate, including Denison barracks, was initiated in 2003. As part of the wider examination of the defence estate, this study remains ongoing.
§ Mr. RendelIs the Minister aware that there have been a number of rumours flying around my constituency as to what would become of Denison barracks, were the current operations to cease there? Will he assure my constituents that a decision will be taken in the shortest possible time so that the rumours can be laid to rest?
§ Mr. CaplinIt may not surprise the hon. Gentleman to know that I am not aware of those rumours, but I can assure him that we will keep the matter under careful review. If there are to be any changes at Denison barracks, I will make sure that I come and speak to him.