HC Deb 29 March 1996 vol 274 c786W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to sign a contract with Portland Port Ltd. for the sale of Portland naval base; and if he will make a statement. [23553]

Mr. Arbuthnot

Contracts for the sale of Portland naval base to Portland Port Ltd. will be exchanged today, when the purchaser will take possession and accept responsibility for the site.