§ Pete WishartTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what funds will be made available to maintain Glencorse Barracks pending announcement of plans for its reuse. [12188]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 2 November 2001]: Although the Army's Initial Training function based at Glencorse Barracks will transfer to Catterick during 2002, the Recruit Selection Centre will remain at Glencorse and will be funded to maintain its activity.
§ Pete WishartTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what plans he has to house an infantry battalion in Glencorse Barracks; and when this will take place; [12189]
(2) if the options for Glencorse Barracks include stationing an infantry battalion there. [12185]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 2 November 2001]: The Army's Initial Training function based at Glencorse Barracks will transfer to the School of Infantry at Catterick during 2002. The Recruit Selection Centre will, however, remain at Glencorse and it is the intention to retain a further Army presence there, although the extent of this has not yet been established.