HC Deb 27 October 1994 vol 248 c736W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects the maritime rescue co-ordination centre at RAF Pitreavie to transfer to RAF Leuchars.

Mr. Soames

The rescue co-ordination centre at RAF Pitreavie Castle is expected to transfer to RAF Leuchars in the first quarter of 1996.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what preparations have been made and at what cost for the transfer of the maritime rescue co-ordination centre from RAF Pitreavie to RAF Leuchars.

Mr. Soames

Planning work continues within my Department to determine the optimum accommodation, communications and information systems necessary to support the national military rescue co-ordination centre at RAF Leuchars. To date, no money has been spent on the transfer.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the future of the maritime rescue co-ordination centre at RAF Pitreavie.

Mr. Soames

I have nothing further to add to the statement made by my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Defence on the defence costs study, "Front Line First", on 14 July,Official Report, column 1172.