§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many RAF personnel are required to carry out those of RAF Boulmer's functions which are to be moved to RAF Scampton; and how many RAF personnel will be required to carry out the functions at RAF Scampton. [178221]
§ Mr. IngramSome 700 RAF personnel with civilian support, currently carry out those functions at RAF Boulmer whose relocation is being considered. A similar number would be required for the same functions were they to be located elsewhere. If they were subject to more efficient basing however, there would be economies in the number of their support personnel.
§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has changed(a) the proposal to move No. 1 ACC from RAF Boulmer to RAF Scampton and (b) the timing of any planned move; and if he will make a statement. [178222]
§ Mr. IngramNo decisions have been made on this issue as a final decision on the review of Air Combat Service Support Units and Minor Unit Basing has not yet been taken as consultation with the Trades Unions is still ongoing. As part of a contingency planning exercise to alleviate current accommodation problems at RAF Boulmer, staff have been considering whether it is feasible to provide an interim facility for 1 ACC elsewhere.