Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 126949

Defence Estates: Veterans

Tabled: 13 April 2026

Answered: 16 April 2026

Named Day

Question

Vikki Slade

Liberal Democrat — Mid Dorset and North Poole

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to use disused defence estate for the purposes of veterans' (a) rehabilitation and (b) accommodation to help tackle (i) veteran homelessness, (ii) barriers to accessing mental health support

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

Ministry of Defence (MOD) land, that is surplus to Defence requirements, is disposed of in accordance with MOD Policy, which is mandated by HM Treasury guidelines, in order to achieve best value for the taxpayer. This government is committed to ensuring t...

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