§ Mr. GrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what meetings(a) he and (b) his officials have held with representatives of local authorities to discuss options for RAF Lyneham. [57238]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 20 May 2002]: As the first round of the consultation process for the Strategic Review of RAF Lyneham, RAF Brize Norton and RAF St. Mawgan, a meeting was held between officials and representatives of the relevant local authorities and Regional Development Agencies on 29 January. As the review progresses, further meetings will be held. Neither my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence nor I have met any representatives of local authorities to discuss options for RAF Lyneham.