Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Defence Estates: Veterans
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to use disused defence estate for the purposes of veterans' (a) rehabilitation and (b) accommodation to help tackle (i) veteran homelessness, (ii) barriers to accessing mental health support and (iii) access to employment support.
- Answer
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Ministry of Defence (MOD) land, that is surplus to Defence requirements, is disposed of in accordance with MOD Policy, which is mandated by HM Treasury guidelines, in order to achieve best value for the taxpayer.
This government is committed to ensuring that veterans and their families are easily able to access support on a wide range of issues, when and where it is needed. Late last year we launched a new Veterans Strategy which recognises veterans as a national asset and resets the nation’s relationship with those who have served.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 126949
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Housing Homelessness Mental health services Defence Estates Veterans
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