§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give details of the potential additional accommodation available to soldiers in barracks which are not currently used by the Regular Army; and which barracks these are.
§ Mr. Archie Hamilton[holding answer 11 February 1993]: In general, empty barrack accommodation in the United Kingdom is either not required and therefore in the process of disposal, or is being prepared for, or awaiting occupation by, incoming units. In addition, barracks at training camps will be empty from time to time when no units are undergoing training at those sites. As at 12 February 1993 the following barracks were empty:
Barracks Remarks Scotland Edinburgh Redford Under refurbishment Lanark Winston Awaiting disposal Kirkcudbright Kings Awaiting disposal Eastern Strensall Training Camp Wathgill Camp Training Camp Southern Deepcut Alma/Dettingen Under consideration Aldershot Lands Yard Awaiting refurbishment Aldershot Mons Awaiting refurbishment Arborfield Rowcroft Under consideration Dover Old Park Awaiting disposal Tidworth Mooltan Under refurbishment Wales and West Crickhowell Training Camp London Horse Guards Under refurbishment Windsor Victoria Under refurbishment