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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 Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence: Land

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 61 of the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made in maximising the use of Defence’s assets where it retains land, including through site development and energy generation.

Answer

All of the Ministry of Defence estate has undergone a thorough review and assessment for alternative uses, including other defence requirements, housing, energy generation and natural capital.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23006
Session
2026-27
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2025-0341
Monday, 2 June 2025
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Land Ministry of Defence
Link
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