Defence Transformation

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering Excerpts

Monday 18th July 2011 Commons Chamber

[Dr Fox]

I am pleased, and no doubt the hon. Gentleman will be pleased, at the decision that 15 (North East) Brigade will remain in York. That is a decision that we have taken.

[Miss Anne McIntosh (Thirsk and Malton) (Con)]

It is always delightful when neighbouring colleagues take such an interest in one’s own base. Mindful that north Yorkshire and military establishments there have always played a key role in the defence and security of the realm, can my right hon. Friend give me an assurance on the future of Alanbrooke barracks and RAF Linton-on-Ouse?

[Dr Fox]

I thought my hon. Friend might raise that issue and can tell her that there will be no change in the current usage.