Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 73596

Weeton Barracks

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 4 September 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the use of Weeton Barracks for transitional accommodation on (a) military training operations and (b) the availability of housing for service personnel and t

Answer

Luke Pollard

Weeton Barracks has been occupied by 1st Battalion The Lancashire Regiment since 2024. It was not used as transitional accommodation for Afghans. I can reassure the hon. Gentleman that only surplus Service Family Accommodation was allocated as part of the...

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