HC Deb 19 November 1998 vol 319 cc714-5W
Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what was the total planned expenditure on improvements to the TA centre in Stroud; [60787]

(2) what steps he has taken to relocate the two cadet forces currently situated at the TA centre in Stroud; and if he will make it his policy that moneys accruing from the sale of the TA centre in Stroud are re-invested into local cadet forces. [60790]

(3) what plans he has to discuss new locations with the Army cadet force in Stroud; [60784]

(4) what plans he has to value the site of the TA centre in Stroud; [60789]

(5) what moneys have been expended in the last three years on improvements to the TA centre in Stroud; [60786]

(6) if he will publish the criteria by which it was decided to close the Stroud TA centre; [60785]

(7) what was the total planned expenditure on improvements to the TA centre in Stroud, prior to notice being given of the decision to close it. [60788]

(8) what plans he has for consultation with the TA personnel in Stroud on his plans for their transfer. [60783]

Mr. Doug Henderson

I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.