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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 08 Dec 2016
Royal Navy: Frigates

"My Lords, I declare an interest as a sponsor of the magnificent HMS “Somerset”. With the replacements the Minister has mentioned, there will still be only 19 warships. Will he agree that with so few hulls remaining in the water, the greater should be the spread of capabilities of these …..."
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Written Question
State Retirement Pensions
Thursday 2nd June 2016

Asked by: Duke of Somerset (Crossbench - Excepted Hereditary)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have considered the longer-term advantages of selling surplus Ministry of Defence property by leasehold rather than freehold, and if so, what conclusions they have drawn.

Answered by Earl Howe - Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords

The Ministry of Defence largely sells its surplus estate freehold in accordance with the disposal process set out by the Treasury, in order to ensure best value for the taxpayer. However, if warranted, properties may be sold with a long-term leasehold in order to retain an element of influence over their future use and occupation.