RAF Finningley

HC Deb 22 June 1998 vol 314 c373W

19. Caroline Flint

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on arrangements for the disposal of RAF Finningley. [45240]

Mr. Spellar

The RAF Finningley site has been marketed and two bids, both of which include proposals for civil aviation use, are currently under consideration. My Department continues to work closely with the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions and the Government Office for Yorkshire and Humberside so that a decision can be made as soon as possible which takes into account all the factors affecting this important regional site.