§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the purpose of the construction works in the contract let to Amey Construction at RAF Macrihanish.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe contract let to Amey Construction at RAF Macrihanish is to construct dispersed aircraft parking platforms and associated connecting taxitrack for use by SACLANT assigned maritime patrol aircraft.
§ Mr. RogersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated cost of the construction work being undertaken at RAF Macrihanish by Amey Construction; and whether the total cost is being met out of his Ministry's budget.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe details of the contract for work being undertaken at RAF Macrihanish by Amey Construction are "Contracts in Confidence" and, as such, cannot be released. However, the cost is being met entirely from NATO infrastructure funds; the Ministry of Defence will pay the VAT element only.