§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the original estimate was for(a) the gross cost and (b) the consequent annual rental in respect of the redevelopment of the Colchester Garrison; and what his latest estimate is in each case. [63351]
§ Mr. IngramThe detailed figures are commercial in confidence, and at this stage I am therefore withholding the information under Exemption 13 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will set out the key milestones for the public finance initiative in respect of the re-development of the Colchester Garrison, stating the(a) given, (b) 90 per cent. and (c) 50 per cent. probable timetable in each case. [63352]
§ Mr. IngramOn current plans, the project should reach financial close by October 2004. A risk programme with percentages is still subject to negotiation with RMPA Services.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many soldiers are living in temporary accommodation at Colchester Garrison; and when new single living accommodation will be available to replace the temporary accommodation. [63353]
§ Mr. IngramThere are some 130 soldiers living in temporary accommodation in Colchester Garrison. Under the private finance initiative, some single living accommodation would be available, on current plans, in mid-2007, and the remainder in 2009. We are investigating whether there is any scope for bringing forward these dates.