HC Deb 24 November 2000 vol 357 cc335-6W
Mr. John Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many headquarters staff are employed by DARA at RAF St. Athan. [138887]

Mr. Spellar

As at 1 October 2000, the Defence Aviation Repair Agency employed 79 staff in its head office at RAF St. Athan.

Mr. John Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when it was decided to designate the location of the DARA headquarters at RAF St. Athan as an interim measure. [139325]

Mr. Spellar

The decision to locate the DARA Headquarters as an interim measure in vacant accommodation at RAF St. Athan was taken in July 1998, prior to the launch of the Agency.

Mr. John Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans DARA has to re-locate its headquarters from RAF St. Athan to the Bath-Bristol Area. [139326]

Mr. Spellar

DARA Headquarters were established at RAF St. Athan as an interim measure prior to the launch of the Agency on 1 April 1999. Their location will be subject to review once the Agency achieves Trading Fund Status.