Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what valuations have been made of the Fulwood Barracks site in the last five years; and what surveys have been made of that site during that period.

In developing the Better Defence Estate Strategy, the Department undertook a high-level analysis of site valuations, including Fulwood Barracks. These valuations are commercially sensitive and will continue to be refined as we develop specific disposal opportunities as laid out in the Better Defence Estate Strategy.

The market value of Ministry of Defence (MOD) property is normally only assessed when it comes up for disposal, and valuations are not released as to do so could prejudice the market.

Any necessary surveys will be carried out once a site has been identified for disposal in accordance with the Department’s standard disposal procedures.

No decisions have yet been made relating to the Lancaster Infantry Museum. The MOD’s future role with respect to the museum and its contents will be determined as part of the disposal process for the site.