Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Kevin Hollinrake Excerpts
Monday 10th January 2022

(2 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kevin Hollinrake Portrait Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) (Con)
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My right hon. Friend’s Department has announced that the Alanbrooke barracks in my constituency, which proudly hosts the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, will close in 2031. Can my right hon. Friend identify any possible other military uses for that base? Alternatively, will he work urgently with the local authority to ensure that the obvious redevelopment opportunities are taken up as quickly as possible?

Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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I should be delighted to meet my hon. Friend to discuss all opportunities to make use of that space.