§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the total amount of costs involved in the partial closure of RNSD Copenacre in each of the next three financial years; what consideration he gave to the total closure of RNSD Copenacre; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyBoth the total closure and partial closure options for RNSD Copenacre were given full consideration prior to our announcing proposals for partial closure. Continued refinement of plans during the consultation period confirmed that partial closure only would avoid expensive reprovising of facilities elsewhere and would achieve considerable running cost savings. The overall costs for the next two financial years of implementing the partial closure of RNSD Copenacre are estimated to be some £2 million and £1,900,000 respectively. It is estimated that overall savings of some £2,800,000 will be achieved in the third year.