§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo 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. IngramThe 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 RobertsonTo 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. IngramI 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.