HL Deb 03 December 1981 vol 425 c1195WA
Lord Mayhew

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What opportunities will be given to the trade unions and the workforce at No. 5 Maintenance Wing RAF Kemble to state their case against the proposed closure of the unit.

Viscount Trenchard

Studies were set in hand to examine whether the work at present carried out at RAF Kemble, including that by No. 5 Maintenance Unit, could be transferred elsewhere, in which case the maintenance unit and station could be closed. These studies have now been completed and their conclusions have been published in the form of a consultative document. The trade unions and the workforce are being given the opportunity to state their views through the agreed consultative procedures, and these will be taken into account before a final decision about the future of RAF Kemble is taken.

I have arranged for a copy of the consultative document to be sent to the noble Lord.