§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals his Department has received for the future use of land at the Priddy's Hard armaments depot, Gosport once it has been vacated by his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanThe RNAD Priddy's Hard site will cease to be required for defence purposes early next year. It will then be disposed of against the background of a development brief which is being prepared by the local planning authority, Gosport borough council, with which we are in close consultation. This brief will establish the precise planning requirements for the future use/development of the site.