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Debate between Oliver Colvile and Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
Monday 12th September 2016

(8 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Colvile Portrait Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Con)
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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?

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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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.

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