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Written question asked by Baroness Helic (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Crowborough Training Camp: Asylum

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether a risk assessment was conducted of the effect on reservist, cadet and regular unit training of diverting Crowborough training camp to non-military use; and, if not, why not.

Answer

The Government takes the safety and wellbeing of all Cadets and Service personnel extremely seriously. The Ministry of Defence continues to work with the Home Office to assess the potential impact that housing asylum seekers on military bases could have on our Cadet Forces and future activities, including training, to develop any necessary mitigation actions. Our priority is to ensure these developments have limited impact on Cadets and we will always apply appropriate safeguarding measures so that we can continue delivering cadet programmes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12033
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Armed forces Risk assessment Training Crowborough Training Camp
Link
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