To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the impact of proposals and decisions arising from "Options for Change" on defence establishments and defence-related enterprises within the Plymouth travel-to-work area; and if he will make a statement.

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has made it clear that we will continue to base Royal naval ships at Devonport. As part of our policy of matching training and support to the smaller front line, weapons processing will end at al naval armaments depot, Ernesettle and RAF Mouatten will close. The effect on defence-related enterprises has to be a matter for the management of the companies concerned.