Naval Establishments (Hansard, 17 December 1997)

§ Mr. Corbyn
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the primary roles and functions of the Royal Navy establishment at Northwood. [21211]

§ Dr. Reid
The primary role and function of HMS Warrior, the Royal Navy establishment at Northwood, is to provide the support and infrastructure to the other units resident at the Northwood HQ. These other units are: The Commander in Chief Fleet, The Flag Officer Submarines; Headquarters 11/18 Group RAF; The UK Permanent Joint Headquarters and a major NATO headquarters.

§ Mr. Corbyn
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the annual running costs of the Royal Navy establishment at Northwood. [21212]

§ Dr. Reid
The estimated running cost for HMS Warrior, the Royal Navy establishment at Northwood for 1997–98, including Service Pay, is some £17.5 million.