Empty RAF Stations

HC Deb 05 March 1996 vol 273 cc119-20W

Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the empty RAF stations in the United Kingdom and the acreage covered by such stations. [18294]

Mr. Soames

The following RAF stations are in the course of disposal:

	Acres
RAF Greenham Common	1,029
RAF Upper Heywood	1,250
RAF Elvington	400
RAF Bentwaters	1,042
RAF West Raynham	685
RAF Swinderby	628
RAF Binbrook	576
RAF Medmenham	35
Former RAF Kenley	15
RAF Kemble	500
Former RAF Burtonwood	136
RAF Alconbury (enclave retained)	1,050

Additionally, there are a number of other stations currently under consideration for alternative defence use and which may ultimately be passed for disposal, and others where some land is surplus to requirements and is either in disposal or may be passed for disposal.