HC Deb 08 March 1999 vol 327 cc41-2W
Mr. Keith Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce the extent and nature of the public/private partnership for DERA. [74640]

Mr. Spellar

[holding answer 4 March 1999]: Initial advice from a team studying the options on the future of DERA is expected at the end of this month. Following a period of discussion and consultation, we would hope to make a decision and an announcement about the future of DERA later this year.