Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Joint Service Publication 507, what investment appraisal he has carried out on the proposed closure of (a) Imphal Barracks, (b) Queen Elizabeth Barracks and (c) other military facilities in York.

The investment, and value for money, in providing modern and sustainable facilities for Armed Forces personnel moving from York has been and continues to be, evaluated at each stage of the project since it was announced in 2016. Further work is ongoing to assess requirements to effectively deliver Future Soldier. This work is being done in-line with Treasury and Department policy and guidance, to provide the facilities needed for a more agile Army.