HC Deb 30 July 1980 vol 989 cc722-3W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what conclusion he has reached on the request by the United States Navy for alternative accommodation for personnel located at West Ruislip air base; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

I am pleased to say that housing capable of meeting a good part of the United States Navy's domestic requirements has been found at Hendon, Kingston upon Thames and Mill Hill; and I shall be having discussions with the United States Navy on how much of the West Ruislip site has to be retained to meet its remaining requirements for new construction. I intend to make a further statement on this matter before the recess.