§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what request has been made by the Property Services Agency to the London borough of Hillingdon to consider undertaking the development of 200 dwellings for the United States Navy on the site of West Ruislip Air Base; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis HowellAt the request of the Ministry of Defence, joint discussions between the London borough of Hillingdon, the Ministry of Defence and my Department have been held to consider such a proposal. Any statement will be a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence.