Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Oliver Colvile

Monday 12th September 2016 Commons Chamber

[Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Con)]

As my hon. Friend knows, last week it was announced that the MOD was going to dispose of Stonehouse barracks in my constituency. Can he clarify the criteria to keep 3 Commando Brigade and the Royal Marines in my constituency?

[Mark Lancaster]

The decision to close up to 30% of the defence estate is based on military capability; it very much is a military decision, but I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss it, if he would like to do so.