HC Deb 26 March 2004 vol 419 cc1081-2W
Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the purpose, cost and duration of Project Angus. [163970]

Mr. Caplin

Project Angus is the construction of a new Fleet headquarters building at Whale Island, Portsmouth. Construction started in February 2003 and the completed building will be handed over to the Royal Navy in May 2004, at an estimated final cost of £22 million. This is the final step in the Fleet First re-organisation of the Fleet headquarters which has created a better integrated and more effective Fleet headquarters and saved around £10 million a year in running costs.

Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what factors he will take into account when deciding on the future of RAF Innsworth, Gloucestershire; and if he will make a statement. [163923]

Mr. Ingram

In reaching a decision on the future of RAF Headquarters Personnel and Training Command, the operational and financial implications of the options under consideration together with the relevant environmental, social and economic effects, including the impact of other relevant studies will be considered.