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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 July 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 August 2024. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 August 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Bases: Greater London

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of future use for the disused military barracks and drill hall at 76D Rochester Row, London SW1.

Answer

Rochester Row was identified for disposal under plans to achieve a more efficient, modern and capability focussed Defence estate. Army Reserve Estate Optimisation are engaging with the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) to discuss the future plans for the site.

Where sites are disposed of on the Volunteer Estate, receipts are reinvested to enable betterment at other Reserve locations across the country, supporting Homeland Resilience, National Defence and Mobilisation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL353
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Greater London Military bases
Link
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