Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to retain civilian support jobs in York following the planned closure of Queen Elizabeth Barracks and Imphal Barracks.

Future planning for the civilian support jobs based in York are still in progress and the Department will work with the local Authority and the Government Property Agency to explore potential opportunities to keep civilian posts within the local area.

Civilian personnel will be managed in accordance with normal Departmental Policy and processes and formal Trades Union consultation will occur in advance of any site closure.