Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there will be compulsory redundancies as a result of his Department's site closures.

Creating a rationalised Defence estate, focused around clusters which better support and enhance military capability, will require relocation of functions.

Where an individual's post is being relocated outside the scope of their personal mobility obligation, they will be managed in accordance with normal Departmental policy and processes. Formal Trades Union consultation will occur well in advance of any closure.