Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's report, Better Defence Estate, published in November 2016, whether a full asbestos risk assessment has been carried out at military sites in the City of York local authority area.

Asbestos risk assessments are carried out if the infrastructure is changed or sold. Asbestos risk surveys will be carried out for all sites in the City of York local authority area. This is part of the routine disposal process for all sites owned by the Ministry of Defence.