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Written question asked by Matt Vickers (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 15 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence: Land

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with local authorities on Ministry of Defence estate (a) disposal and (b) redevelopment.

Answer

As part of ensuring defence’s role as an engine for growth, the Ministry of Defence holds frequent discussions with Local Authorities across the country when formulating plans for the disposal of sites for which there is no further Defence requirement, and plans for redevelopment on the operational estate.

These discussions cover a wide range of policy matters ranging from town planning, environmental and heritage matters, to transport and ecology.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71343
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Land Local government Property development Ministry of Defence
Link
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