HC Deb 08 June 1995 vol 261 cc296-7W
Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if a survey of G Block, Ministry of Defence Endsleigh was carried out prior to the decision to relocate the CRISP computer there from RNSD Eaglescliffe. [26655]

Mr. Soames

Yes. A survey of G Block, Endsleigh, was carried out in 1991 prior to the decision in 1994 to close the CRISP mainframe computer operation at RNSD Eaglescliffe.

Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the cost overrun of relocating the small parts stores from RNSD Eaglescliffe to Portsmouth. [26657]

Mr. Soames

No cost overrun is anticipated.

Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what surveys have been carried out of G and C blocks at Ministry of Defence Endsleigh. [26654]

Mr. Soames

A survey of G block was conducted in September 1991 after which re-cladding work was completed in early 1993. A further survey, carried out earlier this year, revealed faults in the, structure of the annexe to G Block and this will shortly be vacated and demolished. Although no specific survey of C block has been conducted, in common with other upgrading on the site, windows are being replaced and the roof relayed; this work is due to be completed later this year.

Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost of demolishing, site clearance and construction of a replacement computer facility at Ministry of Defence Endsleigh. [26656]

Mr. Soames

No decisions have yet been taken on the location of the next generation of computer systems being developed for the Navy. It will not be possible to determine any costs, regardless of where they may be located, until the size and configuration of the type of hardware selected for this next generation of systems has been determined. A decision on this is expected later this year.