Future Soldier Programme Army Estate in Wales 2022-01-10
2022-01-10
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The MP is concerned about the future soldier reform programme and its effects on military personnel and bases in Wales.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the future soldier programme of reform on the army estate in Wales. I associate myself with the comments made about our friend and colleague Jack Dromey. The Welsh Government's refusal to extend the lease of the land at MOD St Athan effectively blocked a new major military unit coming to St Athan.
The Ministry of Defence holds the freehold for the west camp land, which was not covered by the historic agreement made with the Welsh Government. West camp is MOD freehold and we will retain our forces there.
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Details about reassurance to soldiers at west camp beyond stating MOD holds freehold
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The MP is concerned about the future soldier reform programme and its effects on military personnel and bases in Wales.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the future soldier programme of reform on the army estate in Wales. I associate myself with the comments made about our friend and colleague Jack Dromey. The Welsh Government's refusal to extend the lease of the land at MOD St Athan effectively blocked a new major military unit coming to St Athan.
Future soldier is good news for Wales, bringing additional investment into the Army estate of around £320 million. Brecon barracks will be retained and a new reserve unit of the Royal Welsh will be established in Wrexham.
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Specifics about west camp reassurance and land rights beyond MOD freehold status
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The MP is concerned about the Special Boat Service (SBS) not having a proper aquatic centre for vital training.
Will my hon. Friend the Minister tell me and the House when and if the Special Boat Service will get a proper aquatic centre to do vital training in?
I am aware of the discussions and the proposal but I am not in a position to give any detail at the moment. I will look into it and write to him.
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Specific timing or commitment regarding aquatic centre construction
I Am Not In A Position To Give Any Detail
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