§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals his Department is considering with regard to the future of RAF Chicksands, Bedfordshire; and if he will make a statement. [22328]
§ Mr. SoamesWith the US withdrawal from RAF Chicksands due to be completed by 30 September 1995, we are at present considering alternative defence uses for the site. Should no alternative defence uses be identified, we would consider the future of the site in consultation with the local authority.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from the Bedford community retirement group with regard to the future of RAF Chicksands, Bedfordshire. [22329]
§ Mr. SoamesThe Bedford community retirement group wrote to my Department in March enclosing a copy of its proposals for the future use of RAF Chicksands. The proposals are a matter for the local authority, however, and this was made clear in my Department's response of 11 April.