HC Deb 16 April 1996 vol 275 cc458-9W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to(a) use or (b) dispose of the former MOD radar base at Mormond Hill; and if he will make a statement. [25424]

Mr. Soames

Part of the site at Mormond Hill is to be retained for on-going MOD requirements. The remainder is expected to be offered for sale on the open market.

Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for public consultation prior to a final decision on the future of the former MOD radar base at Mormond Hill; and if he will make a statement. [25425]

Mr. Soames

Any change of use by a purchaser of the surplus site at Mormond Hill would require planning permission in the normal way. It would be for the local planning authority to take account of any representations from the public.

Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with(a) commercial firms and (b) other bodies on the future of the former MOD radar base at Mormond Hill; and if he will make a statement. [25426]

Mr. Soames

Communications have been received from two telecommunications companies, a local landowner and a power company and from the director of planning and economic development for the Aberdeenshire council and from the Grampian regional council.