HC Deb 04 February 1992 vol 203 cc149-50W
15. Mr. Robert Hicks

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the impact of proposals and decisions arising from "Options for Change" on defence establishments and defence-related enterprises within the Plymouth travel-to-work area; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has made it clear that we will continue to base Royal naval ships at Devonport. As part of our policy of matching training and support to the smaller front line, weapons processing will end at [...]al naval armaments depot, Ernesettle and RAF Mou[...]atten will close. The effect on defence-related enterprises has to be a matter for the management of the companies concerned.