HC Deb 10 June 1991 vol 192 cc466-7W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish a list of all military bases currently within Wales.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

There are 16 major defence establishments in Wales. These are shown with their function in the table. In addition there are many minor facilities located throughout the Principality.

Establishment Main function
Brecon HQ Wales and NCO tactical wing
Castlemartin Armoured corps training area
Sennybridge Principal Army training area
Bridgend Army vehicle workshop
RNAD Trecwn/Milford Haven Royal naval armament depot

Establishment Main function
AWE Llanishen RAF tactical weapons training
RAF St. Athan Aircraft maintenance and technical training centre
RAF Sealand Specialist repair centre for avionics
RAF Valley Advanced flying training
RAF Caerwent United States Army ammunition storage facility
RAE Aberporth Royal Aircraft Establishment
MSD Pembroke dock Marine and salvage depot
Llangennech Forms and publications depot
P and EE Pendine Proof and experimental establishment
RAE Llanbedr Royal Aircraft Establishment

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