HC Deb 12 November 1990 vol 180 cc79-80W
Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current number of(a) service and (b) civilian personnel stationed at RAF Kemble.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

There are currently two RAF officers, 19 United States Air Force personnel, 62 United States Department of Defence civilian employees and 422 civilians directly employed by the Ministry of Defence at RAF Kemble. A further 30 staff are employed by the Property Services Agency.

Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations have taken place with the relevant local authorities regarding his Department's civilian employees currently working at RAF Kemble.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The Ministry of Defence is in contact with North Wiltshire and Cotswold district councils on the issues arising from the United States decision to withdraw from RAF Kemble, including the position of the Department's employees on the station.

Mr. O'Neill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations have taken place with the United States Government regarding the future uses of RAF Kemble.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

Following the announcement on 18 September of the United States Air Force's intention to withdraw from RAF Kemble in 1992, the Ministry of Defence is considering possible future uses for the site.