MOD Harrogate

HC Deb 31 January 1992 vol 202 c729W

Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what cost comparisons have been made between RAF Wyton and MOD Harrogate in the last 12 months.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

Investigations to establish the relative costs of various options for consolidating the administration of RAF logistic support, including use of RAF Wyton and MOD Harrogate, are under way but none have been completed in the last 12 months.

Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to close MOD Harrogate.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

There are no plans to close MOD Harrogate.

Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with civil service trade unions regarding the possible closure of MOD Harrogate.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

None. Whatever proposals for change may emerge, the unions will be consulted under normal departmental procedures before decisions are taken.