§ 23. Sir Anthony Royleasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will 13W take immediate action to instruct the Property Services Agency to start work restoring Wellington Barracks in view of the dilapidation of the facade; and what plans he has for the use of the building and the estimated date for completion of the barracks scheme.
§ Dr. GilbertIn the light of current constraints on the defence budget I have recently set in hand a further examination of the proposal to rebuild the barracks behind this facade. Until this study is concluded, I am unable to announce any firm plans. The facade which is a statutorily listed structure was secured when the barracks were demolished, but our studies recognise that it will require further attention quite soon.