HC Deb 20 July 2001 vol 372 c716W
Mrs. Lawrence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his Department's approach to company accreditation, registration and certification in relation to the potential sale to companies of his Department's redundant sites. [5553]

Dr. Moonie

When disposing of redundant sites, prior to accepting an offer, the Ministry of Defence checks the financial status of the company purchasing the site to ensure they have sufficient funds to complete the sale.

Mrs. Lawrence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if it is his Department's policy to sell his Department's redundant sites to unregistered companies. [5554]

Dr. Moonie

It is the Ministry of Defence's policy to sell redundant sites at the highest price, and this could result in a sale to a registered or unregistered company.