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Ministry of Defence: Asbestos

Asked by Cameron ThomasIndependentMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 March 2025UIN 36568

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of asbestos on sites owned by his Department on (a) local communities and (b) surrounding infrastructure.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has robust policies in place to safely manage asbestos in accordance with relevant legislation and Health and Safety Executive guidance.

Where asbestos is being remediated and/ or removed from MOD sites, we notify local residents in accordance with the appropriate legislation.

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