§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the RAF Bentwaters site was sold to the highest bidder; what consideration he gave to environmental factors in reaching a decision over the sale of the RAF Bentwaters site; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SoamesI can confirm that the RAF Bentwaters site has been sold to the highest bidder; the proposal from the Maharishi Foundation complies fully with the agreed planning brief.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the Maharishee Foundation provided a detailed business plan as part of its purchase bid for the RAF Bentwaters site.
§ Mr. SoamesIt is not my Department's policy to divulge details or information provided by prospective purchasers of redundant military sites. However, it can be confirmed that the Maharishi Foundation provided full and sufficient information on which to assess the bid.