Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Edward Leigh Excerpts
Monday 20th November 2023

(11 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Cartlidge Portrait James Cartlidge
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The hon. Lady asks a very good question. To be clear, the figure of 4,000 homes with damp and mould is for this winter: we have put in place £400 million of additional spending. Of course, as we move into next year, we will look at what further work can be undertaken so that we can deal with all the other properties.

Edward Leigh Portrait Sir Edward Leigh (Gainsborough) (Con)
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Will the Minister confirm that the Ministry would never put serving personnel at risk by putting an open camp for illegal migrants in a serving base, and therefore any undertaking about that is worthless—that the most we will get at RAF Catterick is a closed detention centre?

James Heappey Portrait The Minister for Armed Forces (James Heappey)
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I am well aware of my right hon. Friend’s concerns. I am happy to meet him and discuss them further.