Rallying call to save Royal British Legion clubs
- Today's leader
MP’reassured’ after Copthorne Barracks talks
Saturday 11th December 2010, 11:30AM GMT.
Daniel Kawczynski
Shrewsbury MP Daniel Kawczynski today said he felt “reassured” over the future of the town’s closure-threatened barracks following talks with Government officials.
The Tory MP, along with two trade union representatives, met with Andrew Robathan, parliamentary under secretary of state at the Ministry of Defence, this week to discuss Copthorne Barracks.
Mr Kawczynski said he believed ministers understood the importance of maintaining a military presence in the town and said he wanted to safeguard jobs.
He said the meeting followed a discussion he had with defence secretary Dr Liam Fox in October when he agreed to hear representations as to why Shrewsbury should remain a “garrison town”.
It was reported earlier this year the barracks could close as part of Ministry of Defence cuts. The current position remains unchanged as the barracks is undergoing a review along with other MoD sites across the country, according to officials.
Mr Kawczynski said: “I have had a very productive meeting along with two senior trades union delegates and Mr Robathan. We put across to him the importance of Copthorne Barracks not just for Shrewsbury but to the Midlands as a whole and we talked about the facilities at the base.
He added: “It was a very productive meeting and I left feeling far more reassured that they understand the importance of maintaining a military presence in Shrewsbury.”
Sponsored Links
Most Commented
- Shropshire Council will face £8m redundancy bill
- Clampdown on Shrewsbury chuggers
- Bishop's gay marriage views do nothing to support bible teachings
- Letter: No sense in overseas job adverts
- Letter: Alcohol price plans annoy me
- Letter: Angered by close encounter of the furred kind
- The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff doesn't raise a smile
Shropshire Star on Twitter
Keep updated with the latest breaking news and content on our Twitter feed.
Lifestyle
Interactive Dining Out map
Hundreds of reviews by the Shropshire Star and Express & Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.
Entertainment
All the film reviews
Before you plan a trip to the pictures, get our critics' verdicts on all the latest movie releases.
OUR NEW APP
Get the new Shropshire Star app
Download the Shropshire Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.
shropshirestar.com
Popular sections
Useful links
