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Written question asked by John Lamont (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 February 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Cameron Barracks: Asylum

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential impact of the proposed use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers on army families.

Answer

The Home Office and the Ministry of Defence are working closely together to identify appropriate military and non-military sites which can be utilised to meet the Government’s aim of closing all asylum hotels.

This includes ensuring that service personnel and their families near to sites considered for this purpose are properly consulted and supported.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
112248
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Asylum Armed forces Families Cameron Barracks
Link
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