Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what protections for biodiversity are in place on land owned by the Ministry of Defence.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to protecting and enhancing the biodiversity on the Defence Estate and delivering on its statutory obligations and Government policy commitments.

Each project, plan or programme that may impact biodiversity is subject to a sustainability appraisal process which identifies, assesses and manages potential biodiversity issues, constraints and opportunities.