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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Bases: Infrastructure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, what was the specific nature of the £1,500,000 constructive loss of the Secondary Facilities Project - Project Terminated.

Answer

The loss relates to a maintenance facility for the Low Level Transfer Trolley within the Secondary Facilities project, an element of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure (Future) programme. A decision was taken to terminate the facility during the design phase, following an increase in forecast costs and assessment that value for money could no longer be achieved. No physical works were undertaken.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22845
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Expenditure Infrastructure Military bases
Link
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