Portland Naval Base

HC Deb 09 May 1995 vol 259 cc403-4W

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the meetings held in the last 12 months between(a) Ministers and (b) officials of his Department and prospective bidders for the purchase of the Portland naval base. [23129]

Mr Soames

No Ministers have had meetings in the last 12 months to discuss with prospective purchasers the sale of the Portland naval base. Officials have met prospective purchasers on 11 occasions during that period.

Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the(a) representations received from officials of the National Audit Office and (b) the meetings with officials of the NAO held to discuss the role of the Portland naval base. [23131]

Mr. Soames

A meeting about the sale of the Portland naval base was held between my officials and those of the National Audit Office on 25 April. No representations have been received from officials of the National Audit Office about the sale of the site.