Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Peter Heaton-Jones Excerpts
Monday 27th November 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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I should be more than happy to review the case and meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss it in greater detail.

Peter Heaton-Jones Portrait Peter Heaton-Jones (North Devon) (Con)
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T7. Last year it was announced that Royal Marines Base Chivenor, in my constituency, would be closing. The previous Secretary of State visited it subsequently, at my invitation, and announced a review of the decision. Will the Minister please update me on the progress of the review, and indicate when a final decision might be made?

Tobias Ellwood Portrait Mr Ellwood
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I am aware that 24 Commando Engineer Regiment is based at Chivenor, and that the location has historical importance. As my hon. Friend will know, it is due to close in 2027 as part of the rationalisation programme, but I should be more than happy to sit down with him and discuss the situation a bit further.