§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he contemplates the release of any land associated with HMS Vernon within the next 18 months.
§ Mr. LeeHMS Vernon is to be home to both Army and Royal Navy diving training establishments from 1985. A general study, including HMS Vernon into naval requirements in the Portsmouth area is under way. No disposal of land relating to HMS Vernon is envisaged in the next 18 months.
§ Mr. Hancockasked the Secretary of State for Defence what intention his Department has for the future use of HMS Vernon.
§ Mr. LeeThe Army and Royal Navy diving training establishments are to be collocated at HMS Vernon from 1985. HMS Vernon is included in a current study of the navy's requirements for shore establishments in the Portsmouth area. It is unlikely that this will result in any change of function in the immediate future.