§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent since 1986–87 to date on the extension and improvements to British military hospital Iserlohn; what was the original estimated cost in real terms; when the hospital will be closed; and what steps he is taking to recover the value of the improvements made.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe expenditure to date on the major works services at BMH Iserlohn is £45.935 million against an original estimate of £34.635 million. On current plans the unit will cease functioning as a hospital on 31 March 1994 and the buildings will be handed over to the German authorities in November 1994.
Discussions are taking place with the German authorities concerning the future use of the property. The outcome of these discussions will decide whether there is a basis for a claim.