HC Deb 26 March 2004 vol 419 c1081W
Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what account he will take of the impact on the community of Innsworth, Gloucestershire, when deciding on the future of RAF Innsworth; and if he will make a statement; [163921]

(2) what discussions he plans to have with personnel at RAF Innsworth, Gloucestershire, about the future of the base; and if he will make a statement. [163920]

Mr. Ingram

The implications of defence decisions on Service and civilian personnel, and indeed the wider community will be actively considered in the analysis and decision making process.

Personnel at RAF Headquarters Personnel and Training Command have been informed of the planned work to examine the possible collocation of the RAF Headquarters and they will continue to be updated at appropriate intervals. A communication strategy, including consultation with Trades Unions, is in place to ensure dialogue between the study team and all staff.

Mr. Laurence Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to make a decision on the future of RAF Innsworth, Gloucestershire; and if he will make a statement. [163922]

Mr. Ingram

I expect a report on the findings of the study into the possible collocation of the RAF Headquarters before the end of the year, and will make a decision thereafter.

Inward Secondments
Company Start date End Date Tasks
PricewaterhouseCoopers October 2000 October 2001 Commercial Adviser
Ernst & Young February 2001 February 2002 Commercial Adviser
Ernst & Young October 2001 August 2002 Commercial Adviser
PricewaterhouseCoopers August 2002 August 2004 Commercial Adviser

There are no outward secondments.

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