The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem on 2016-04-11.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have (1) commissioned, or (2) undertaken, an impact assessment on the local economy of the departure of RAF personnel from Leuchars.
Earl Howe
There has not been an impact assessment commissioned or undertaken by the Ministry of Defence.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem on 2016-01-27.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to operate from the UK Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft belonging to (1) the US Navy, or (2) other allied nations, with British crews prior to the first UK P-8s entering service.
Earl Howe
Although a number of options are under consideration to deliver early capability, there are no current plans to operate US Navy P-8A, or those of other Allied nations, from the UK with British crews.
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem on 2016-04-11.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what amount of investment (1) has been made to date, and (2) is estimated to be made, at Leuchars to equip the base for use by army units and associated personnel.
Earl Howe
To date approx £900,000 has been spent on enabling works.
Overall, the plan is to spend £8.5 million at Leuchars as part of the Army Basing Programme.