HC Deb 24 January 2000 vol 343 c60W
Mr. Hawkins

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what procedures his Department has to ensure that elected representatives for an area are consulted on possible future disposals of MOD property in that area prior to discussions with local government officers. [105149]

Mr. Spellar

[holding answer 17 January 2000]: My Department liaises closely with local authorities in considering options for the future of defence sites to ensure that local planning issues are taken into account in deliberations. Decisions to close MOD establishments and subsequently dispose of sites are taken by Ministers and colleagues, and I write to inform hon. Members before our officials inform local authority representatives.