Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5729, where infantry reserve basic training currently provided at Army Training Regiment Grantham will take place following the planned closure of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.

I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5729, in which I confirmed that the Defence Infrastructure Organisation is delivering the development of a bespoke non-infantry basic training centre of excellence at Pirbright. This facility will meet current and future defence requirements and will enable the disposal of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks. Co-location of Army Training at Pirbright will provide more efficient and flexible training provision. Future training requirements and associated resourcing will continue to be routinely reviewed.

Prince William of Gloucester Barracks will close once alternative Army Reserve basic training capacity is fully established and operational. As indicated on the GOV.uk disposal database, this is expected to take place from 2029 onwards.

Regarding the location of infantry reserve basic training currently provided at Army Training Regiment Grantham following the planned closure of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, the Regiment will relocate to Pirbright. Additionally, a network of regional training hubs will continue to operate across the country to support reservists. The precise number and nature of these hubs will be determined through the ongoing Army Reserve Basic Training Review.