§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what sites around Portsmouth have applied for outline planning consent for MoD housing; which sites are being considered for the PFI building contract for 160 houses; what the cost will be of building these houses; and if he will make a statement. [22358]
§ Dr. MoonieThe Ministry of Defence is short of accommodation for officers and certain other ranks in the Portsmouth area. The Defence Housing Executive is considering a PFI solution to this problem.
967WIn preparation for this new housing a number of potential sites are being considered in order to select the most suitable location. Consultations are currently under way with the appropriate local planning authorities.
The following sites are being considered.
Site Position HMS Daedalus Consultation in progress Eastney sports ground Consultation in progress HMS Sultan Consultation in progress RN Hospital Haslar Consultation in progress HMS Excellent (Whale Island) Consultation in progress Consideration of the Stamshaw (Matapan Road) and HMS Dryad sites have been withdrawn after consultation.
Bids have not been sought so the costs are not yet known.