HC Deb 05 March 2002 vol 381 cc165-6W
Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what have been(a) the costs to date of achieving certificated explosive ordnance clearance, (b) the revenue from sale of part of the site and (c) the area sold at RAF Chilmark. [39316]

Dr. Moonie

[holding answer 4 March 2002]: The cost over five years since the closure of RAF Chilmark for clearing explosive ordnance has been in the region of £1.7 million. Receipts from sales of parts of the site since the closure total £1.5 million. The area of RAF Chilmark which has been sold is 65.2 hectares (161 acres).

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