Royal Naval Air Station, Portland (Hansard, 29 June 1995)

HC Deb 29 June 1995 vol 262 c750W 750W

§ Mr. Fatchett
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future of Royal Naval air station, Portland. [31111]

§ Mr. Soames
A consultative document on the proposal to close the Royal Naval air station, Portland, was issued on 17 October 1994 and the consultation period ended on 16 December 1994. A number of representations were received during this period, and these are being carefully evaluated before we reach any final decision. I hope to be able to make an announcement shortly.