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Armed Forces: Buildings

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 June 2025UIN 60126

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the (a) safety and (b) security of (i) all properties and (ii) properties in operational use managed by his Department.

Answered by Al Carns

The safety and security of our sites is of the utmost importance, in order to protect both our people, and to safeguard national security. The Strategic Defence Review recognises that we are in a new era of threat, which demands a new era for UK Defence. The Review sets out a vision to make Britain safer, secure at home and strong abroad, with specific direction to strengthen home defence and resilience and increased funding to defend Britain.

While I am unable to comment on specific security arrangements, I can assure the hon. Member that we take this extremely seriously and have robust measures in place.

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