§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his latest estimate of the total cost of reactivating Marching-ton CVD both initially and long term.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownProposals for restructuring the Army's logistic facilities in the United Kingdom, including the new Hilton-Marchington vehicle stockholding depot, are currently the subject of validation studies by management in parallel with consultations with departmental staff interests, of which the hon. Member is aware. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as I am in a position to provide him with more positive information.
§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his latest estimate of the civilian and Service manpower needed to run the Marchington-Hilton complex of central vehicle depots.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownAt this stage, I have nothing to add to the manpower estimates provided in the fair value consultative memorandum made available to Members of the House on 10th February. Our proposals are still the subject of consultation and of ongoing validation studies by management. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as I am in a position to provide him with more positive information.