House of Lords written question – answered at on 21 May 2007.
Lord Garden
Spokesperson in the Lords, Defence
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What cost benefits were achieved by relocating No. 6 Squadron from RAF Coltishall to RAF Coningsby in April 2006 rather than retaining it at Coltishall until disbandment 12 months later.
Lord Drayson
Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Defence Equipment and Support)
No. 6 Squadron relocating early to RAF Coningsby enabled the closure of RAF Coltishall, resulting in the saving of £5 million in station maintenance costs.
Yes1 person thinks so
No6 people think not
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