HC Deb 07 May 1969 vol 783 cc79-80W
34. Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of Her Majesty's Forces are stationed in the county of Midlothian; and what is the number of officers and other ranks.

Mr. Reynolds

The number of Service personnel stationed in the county of Midlothian, including the city of Edinburgh, is 230 officers and 2,100 other ranks.

35. Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the buildings and properties used by the Armed Forces in the county of Midlothian; and for what continuous periods they are used in the year.

Mr. Reynolds

The following is the list:

BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES USED BY THE ARMED FORCES IN THE COUNTY OF MIDLOTHIAN (INCLUDING CITY OF EDINBURGH).

A. REGULAR FORCES

In Continuous Use

  • Army H.Q., Edinburgh Castle.
  • Redford Infantry Barracks.
  • Glencorse Barracks.
  • Army Camp, Kirknewton.
  • Army Ranges and training area, Castlelaw/Dreghorn.
  • Army Hospital, Edinburgh (Strathearn Road).
  • Army Instructional Unit, Edinburgh (16 Royal Terrace).
  • Army Officers' Mess, Inchdrewer House, Redford.
  • Royal Air Force Station, Turnhouse.
  • Careers Information Offices:
  • R.N., R.M., W.R.N.S.—59 George Street, Edinburgh.
  • Army—73 Hanover Street and 29 Rutland Square, Edinburgh.
  • R.A.F.—21 Hanover Street, Edinburgh.
  • Army G.O.C.'s Residence, Gogar Bank House, Edinburgh.
  • Some 900 married quarters in the Edinburgh area.

Not in Continuous Use

  • Army Camp at Milton Bridge (Continuous use May-September; weekend use October-April).

Temporarily Vacant

  • Redford Cavalry Barracks.
  • About 260 married quarters in the Edinburgh area.

Under Review

  • Dreghorn Barracks.

B. NON-REGULAR FORCES

In Continuous Use (by permanent staff)

  • R.N. Reserve (Forth Division) Granton Square, Edinburgh.
  • T.A.V.R. properties:
  • Lanark Road, Edinburgh.
  • Chesser Avenue, Edinburgh.
  • 89 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh.
  • West Annandale Street, Edinburgh.
  • 31–37 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh.
  • 124 McDonald Road, Edinburgh.
  • 6 Great King Street, Edinburgh.
  • Alnwick Hill, Liberton, Edinburgh.
  • 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith.
  • Royal Observer Corps post at Carlton Terrace, Edinburgh (Scottish Area H.Q.).
  • Royal Observer Corps post at R.A.F. Turnhouse (24 Group H.Q.).

Not in Continuous Use

  • No. 297 A.T.C. Unit, Goose Green Place, Musselburgh (Used Wednesday and Friday evenings and occasional Sunday mornings).
  • Underground Royal Observer Corps posts at:
  • Penicuik, Dalkeith, Turnhouse, West Calder—Used for exercises.
  • Underground Royal Observer posts at:
  • Balerno, Portobello, Gorebridge, Stow—Expected to be disposed of in the near future.