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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 January 2019. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 January 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Army: Military Bases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the re-basing of the British Army from Germany to the UK.

Answer

The programme is on schedule to complete the relocation of its major units from Germany in 2019. Since 2010, over 16,000 troops (82% of the 2010 footprint in Germany) have relocated to the UK. This includes the building of 1,500 new military houses and 4,500 single bed spaces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
211191
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Army Military bases
Link
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