Asked by: Lord Brougham and Vaux (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask Her Majesty's Government when the refurbishment of Wellington Barracks is likely to start; and what plans they have for the future of Hyde Park Barracks.
Answered by Baroness Goldie
I refer my noble Friend to the answer my noble friend the then Minister of State (Earl Howe) gave him on 1 November 2018 to Question HL10938.
The Army began its £10 million restoration and refurbishment of Wellington Barracks in 2018, and work on the assessment phase continues. Once this is complete, we will be able to set out more detail about the modernisation plans for Wellington Barracks.
Options for how best to deliver State Ceremonial and Public Duties are being considered as part of the Department's work on estate optimisation within London, which includes consideration of Hyde Park Barracks in consultation with the Crown Estate who own the land. No decision has yet been taken on the future of the barracks.
Asked by: Lord Brougham and Vaux (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 1 November 2018 (HL10938), when they expect the refurbishment and work to commence on Wellington Barracks.
Answered by Earl Howe - Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
I have no further update and refer my noble Friend to the answer I gave him on 1 November 2018 to Question HL10938.
Work on the assessment phase of the five-year plan to restore and refurbish Wellington Barracks continues.
Once this is completed we will be able to set out more detail about the modernisation plans for Wellington Barracks.
Asked by: Lord Brougham and Vaux (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to Written Answer by Earl Howe on 23 October [HL10938], when they plan to start the refurbishment of Wellington Barracks.
Answered by Earl Howe - Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
An assessment study to scope the restoration and refurbishment required at Wellington Barracks is now under way. The work is scheduled to start in 2018-19.
Asked by: Lord Brougham and Vaux (Conservative - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to refurbish Wellington Barracks.
Answered by Earl Howe - Deputy Leader of the House of Lords
The Army plans to spend approximately £10 million over the next five years to restore and refurbish Wellington Barracks. This will include refurbishing Single Living Accommodation, improving the central heating and ventilation systems, and providing a new guardroom. As part of its estate modernisation programme, the Army is also working with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation to assess the longer term needs of the site.