RAF Hereford (Hansard, 8 March 1993)

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) when the new Meridian telephone system at RAF Hereford will be installed;
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(2)how much it will cost to install the new Meridian telephone system at RAF Hereford.

§ Mr. Archie Hamilton
Installation costs, including minor works services, will amount to some £5,000. Work is under way with a view to the system becoming operational on 1 April.

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with(a) housing associations and (b) local authorities relating to the housing located at RAF Hereford.

§ Mr. Archie Hamilton
None.

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what information has been provided to relevant local authorities on the reasons for the closure of RAF Hereford.

§ Mr. Archie Hamilton
Letters were sent to the Hereford and Worcester county council and to the South Hereford district council on 5 November 1992 explaining the background to the ground training rationalisation study and its recommendations. The local defence land agent has since met both councils to confirm that the closure will proceed and to discuss the future of the site.

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimates have been made of the costs involved in removing the Meridian telephone system that is due to be installed at RAF Hereford; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Archie Hamilton
None. It is not expected that removal costs would exceed installation costs.