Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence
Monday 8th January 2024

(10 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Murrison Portrait Dr Murrison
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That is certainly my intention—I have not seen them yet but I intend to. The hon. Lady will have seen the list of 150; I think she will be disappointed about the content of those documents when she sees them, because very few of them will give us any information that will take us any further forward. But I committed to reading them and will certainly do so in the very near future.

Steve Brine Portrait Steve Brine (Winchester) (Con)
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Ministers know that Sir John Moore barracks in my constituency is due for disposal in 2026 as part of the future soldier programme, which will bring phase 1 capability to the Pirbright site and put 900 houses in its place. Will a Minister meet me to ensure that the current ministerial team is right behind the move and, if it is, that we have an intelligent masterplan that does not just help Winchester City Council to meet its housing targets?

James Cartlidge Portrait James Cartlidge
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I am more than happy to meet my hon. Friend.