Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with (a) HM Treasury and (b) the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on support for the Golden Valley Development.

Defence Ministers are in regular contact with colleagues across Government, including the Treasury and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, on a range of critical matters including how defence plays a vital role in supporting regional economic growth and development. The MOD recognises the wide-ranging potential economic benefits associated with the Golden Valley Development. Discussions are ongoing, it would not be appropriate to comment on their detail.