HC Deb 03 April 1996 vol 275 c263W
Mr. Harvey

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to ensure the integration into the local economy of the development of the vacant site at RAF Bentwaters; and if he will make a statement. [24372]

Mr. Soames

Over a period of two years, my Department has liaised extensively with the local authorities, Suffolk county council, and Suffolk Coastal district council and the Department of the Environment to agree a planning brief for this site. That brief has now been adopted in the structure and local plans, and will form the basis on which detailed planning applications from the purchaser are determined.

Mr. Harvey

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the bids received for the recently vacated site of RAF Brentwaters; and if he will make a statement. [24373]

Mr. Soames

It is not our practice to disclose the bids received for surplus property as this information is commercially confidential.