§ Mr. BellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his Department's policy with regard to decentralisation of offices and services out of London to the provinces; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeubertAs has been stated in the House on several occasions, it remains our objective to see a more even spread of defence employment across the regions. We are currently examining a range of further relocation possibilities and shall continue to pursue every opportunity to relocate defence work. But all such moves must be justifiable in both operational and economic terms.