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Written question asked by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Bases: Gosport

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation on setting a disposal date for Fort Blockhouse.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence, of which the Defence Infrastructure Organisation is part, has recently appointed and commissioned specialist advice on the future development potential of Fort Blockhouse 1 aligned with Gosport Borough Council’s emerging Local Plan.

As the Department’s clear intention is to move to war fighting readiness, I have directed that we examine non-core assets that could be disposed of to support our primary mission.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16867
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Military bases Gosport
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk