Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 February 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 February 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his decision to close 2nd Division HQ in York and create a new northern division HQ in Edinburgh was based on an investment appraisal of (a) complete divisional/district restructuring, (b) that element which involved a choice of locations or (c) other factors. - (Holding answer 9 February 1999).

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if his decision to close 2 Division HQ in York and create a new northern division HQ in Edinburgh was based on an investment appraisal of (a) complete divisional/district restructuring, (b) that element which involved a choice of locations or (c) other factors. [70126] Mr. Doug Henderson: [holding answer 9 February 1999]: The decision took into account an investment appraisal of options for the location of the headquarters of the proposed northern division.

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