§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what day and by whom the decision was taken to move 101 Battalion REME from Chorley Barracks to Queensferry. [63650]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence announced his decision on the future structure of the Territorial Army to the House on 17 November 1998,Official Report, columns 749–52.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what alternative attachments he proposes for 101 REME army cadets, Chorley, following the transfer of 101 Battalion REME from Chorley to Queensferry. [63616]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonNew sponsorship and affiliation arrangements for the Chorley Cadets will be arranged with Territorial and Regular Army units in the area.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what evidence he has received from Land Command that the decision to move 101 Battalion REME from Chorley to Queensferry will bring value for money. [63651]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonAs my hon. Friend will be aware from our previous correspondence concerning Territorial Army restructuring, the decision to move 101 Battalion REME from Chorley to Queensferry was not financially motivated. An assessment has nevertheless been made that the move should provide value for money.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if the REME cadets based at the Devonshire Road Barracks, Chorley, will continue to operate from that barracks; [63625]
(2) what are his plans for the future army cadet presence at the Devonshire Road Barracks in Chorley. [63626]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonPlans for the future of the cadets currently housed at the Devonshire Road Barracks in Chorley are being developed at present. I will write to my hon. Friend when the plans are complete, and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.