HC Deb 10 December 2002 vol 396 cc217-8W
Angus Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans exist to increase barrack accommodation in Scotland for infantry units; and at what locations. [86009]

Dr. Moonie

Major Army Infantry units are currently based at three locations in Scotland, detailed in the following table. We have no plans to increase accommodation for infantry units in those locations. The former Army Training and Recruitment site at Glencorse, near Penicuik, will, however, be occupied by an infantry battalion in the future.

Unit Location
1st Battalion The Royal Highland Fusiliers Fort George, Inverness
1st Battalion The Royal Scots Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh
1st Battalion The Highlanders Redford Infantry Barracks, Edinburgh