§ Dr. TwinnTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what has been the response to the invitation of indicative bids for the married quarters estate. [26293]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotWe have had a substantial and encouraging response from a large number of bidders. We are now evaluating those bids with a view to selecting a smaller number of bidders who will be invited to proceed to the next round of the sale process. It remains our aim, subject to achieving satisfactory price and terms, to complete the transfer of the estate to the private sector on the basis of final offers to be submitted this summer.