§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence from what sources military information is processed and analysed at the joint analysis centre at Molesworth; and if he will give details of the modification work undertaken at the joint analysis centre at Molesworth.
§ Mr. HanleyThe role of the joint analysis centre is to process and analyse military information from a variety of sources. Modification of work undertaken for the JAC has involved the refurbishment of existing buildings at RAF Molesworth mostly to provide improved office accommodation for JAC support staff.
§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence who operates the joint analysis centre at Molesworth; what is the strategic relationship between the joint analysis centre at Molesworth and Menwith Hill station in Yorkshire; how much the expansion of the joint analysis centre at Molesworth has cost: who has met the cost of the joint analysis centre at Molesworth; and how the costs have been attributed.
§ Mr. HanleyI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 11 January 1994,Official Report, column 171. The joint analysis centre at RAF Molesworth is operated by the United States European Command. The cost of the JAC has been borne by the United States Government.