HC Deb 15 March 1991 vol 187 c716W
Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the current demand for the services carried out by the special signals unit at RAF Woolwich Arsenal.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The work of SSU Woolwich continues to constitute an important part of the tasks carried out by the RAF Signals organisation.

Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many staff are currently employed at the special signals unit at RAF Woolwich Arsenal.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

SSU Woolwich currently employs some 180 industrial and non-industrial civilian staff.

Mr. Cartwright

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce a decision about the future of the special signals unit at RAF Woolwich Arsenal.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

My noble Friend the Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces will write to the hon. Member.