§ Mr. Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 19 March 2001,Official Report, column 14, when his Department sought approval from Colchester borough council for temporary residential accommodation for the Parachute Regiment; when approval was given; when construction will commence; when the accommodation will be ready for occupation; and if he will make a statement. [156526]
§ Dr. MoonieThe application for the erection of temporary accommodation was submitted to Colchester borough council on 24 November last year. The local authority gave approval on 26 February 2001, subject to the temporary accommodation being removed as soon as permanent accommodation is available or before 28 February 2005, whichever is sooner. Construction is due to commence by the end of April and as stated to the hon. Member in my answer of 19 March 2001,Official Report, column 14, the accommodation should be available for occupation by the Parachute Regiment by mid-August this year.