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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 May 2025. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Housing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 30 April 2025 to Question 47898 on Armed Forces: Housing, what progress he has made with Homes England on accelerating the release of public land for development.

Answer

Ministry of Defence Officials continue to engage with Homes England and have set up a series of workshops to target the accelerated delivery of sites, with a particular focus on Chetwynd Barracks, Ripon and RAF Wyton.

Officials are also working jointly with Homes England at specific sites to design a phased development approach for delivering houses. Homes England will also be invited to support the promotion of sites through the Town Planning Process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
50259
Session
2024-26
Related items
Armed Forces: Housing
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
RAF Wyton
Friday, 16 May 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed forces Housing Land Ministry of Defence Standards
Link
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