With the welcome new focus on defence, George Freeman calls on the Government to reconsider the future of Swanton Morley barracks, currently scheduled for closure in 2031.

George Freeman (Mid Norfolk) (Con) 

Mid Norfolk is a proud rural and military constituency with many employees working at RAF Marham and Swanton Morley barracks, which is home to the Queen’s Dragoon Guards and many cadets and veterans. A few years ago, we managed to secure the extension of Swanton Morley barracks, which had been scheduled for closure. Does the welcome defence surge mean that its closure, slated for 2031, might be reviewed? (903371)

The Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Maria Eagle)

I cannot give the hon. Gentleman an answer right now, but I am certainly happy to look into it and meet him, if he wants a meeting, or write to him.

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