HC Deb 28 April 1994 vol 242 cc328-9W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans there are to close RAF Chivenor; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hanley

On 7 December 1993,Official Report, column 177, I announced proposals to cease flying training at RAF Chivenor from 1 October 1994 and to place Chivenor on to a care and maintenance basis. This proposal has been the subject of consultation with the trade unions and other interested parties. The consultation period has ended and I hope to be able to make an announcement shortly.