Central Ordnance Depots (Hansard, 17 May 1976)

§ Mr. Jim Lester
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of urgent issues were dealt with at: (a) COD Chilwell and (b) COD Donnington in 1974–75.

§ Mr. Robert C. Brown
The proportion of urgent issues made by the central ordnance depots in 1974–75 was as follows:

(a) COD Chilwell 62 per cent.

(b) COD Donnington 28 per cent.

(c) COD Bicester 10 per cent.

§ Mr. Jim Lester
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the proposed COD storage commitment in cubic metres for 1978–79, 1980–81 and 1982–83; and how it is arrived at.

§ Mr. Robert C. Brown
1.4 million cubic metres; this has been based upon management projections, taking account of the current inventory and liability, established trends and likely additional requirements for British Army and other purposes.

(a) COD Chilwell	62 per cent.
(b) COD Donnington	28 per cent.
(c) COD Bicester	10 per cent.