Every parliamentary written question tabled by Gareth Davies this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5727, (a) on what dates, (b) in what format, and (c) with which organisation the consultation with (i) local authorities and (ii) stakeholders on the closur
The Department has engaged closely and consistently with the relevant Local Authority regarding the allocation of the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks site within the Local Plan since the decision to dispose of the site was announced. In addition, tw...
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5729, where the new bespoke non-infantry basic training centre will be located; what the timeline is for its opening and expansion; what its expected capaci
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...
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5724, whether the decision that Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is surplus to military requirement has been reviewed by Ministers since 2016.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 4 June 2026, to Question 5468. No alternative military requirement has been identified for Prince William of Gloucester Barracks. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/20...
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 Wi
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...
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 6104, if he will provide an aggregate estimate, or estimated range, of the total cost of relocating the units and training functions based at Prince William
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5728, how the commitment to close Prince William of Gloucester Barracks only when alternative Army Reserve basic training capacity is fully established and
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 9 June 2026, to Question 5728 The Ministry of Defence remains committed to closing Prince William of Gloucester Barracks only when alternative Army Reserve basic training capacity is fully established...
What is the current Army Reserve basic training capacity of Alexander Barracks, Pirbright; and what estimate he has made of the additional capacity required at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright given the proposed clo
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 6844.
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5727, on what dates, in what format, and with which categories of participants the consultation with local residents and service families on the closure of
The Department has engaged closely and consistently with the relevant Local Authority regarding the allocation of the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks site within the Local Plan since the decision to dispose of the site was announced. In addition, tw...
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5728, on what date he expects alternative Army Reserve basic training capacity at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright replicating that currently at Prince William
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 7549.
What assessment he has made of the level of capacity required to train an Army Reserve that is 20 per cent larger than its current target size; and whether the planned facilities at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 6844.
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5722, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on personnel and their families of relocating the units currently based at Prince William of Glouc
The Department has engaged closely and consistently with the relevant Local Authority regarding the allocation of the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks site within the Local Plan since the decision to dispose of the site was announced. In addition, tw...
With reference to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5467, what evidence base was used to conclude that the disposal of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks does not reduce Army Reserve training capacity; and
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 9 June 2026, to Question 5728 The Ministry of Defence remains committed to closing Prince William of Gloucester Barracks only when alternative Army Reserve basic training capacity is fully established...
With reference to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5711, whether the Army Reserve Basic Training Review is considering the retention of Army Training Regiment Grantham as an option for the future delivery of
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 7549.
Whether the decision to dispose of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks was taken before the commissioning of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 7549.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of closing Army Training Regiment Grantham on the deliverability of the Strategic Defence Review 2025 recommendation to increase the size of the Army Reserve by
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 6844.
Whether his Department has reviewed the potential merits of closing the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review 2025.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 7549.
How much is the annual running cost of Army Training Regiment Grantham for which the latest data is available; and whether he has made an estimate of the annual running cost of providing the equivalent training c
As referenced in my previous answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 6104, a comprehensive Value for Money assessment has been conducted to inform the current plan. This assessment includes detailed consideration of capital costs, moving costs, running costs, d...
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5721, what assessment Joint Military Command Centre has made of the resilience capability that will be lost when Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is no
Contingency plans will be adjusted accordingly when the site is no longer available. Location of resilience sites is sensitive operational information and therefore cannot be disclosed.
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 6104, what the evidential basis is for determining that disposal of the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks delivers best value for the taxpayer.
While there are no plans to publish the assessments, I can confirm that the Value for Money (VfM) assessments considered all the reprovisions linked to the disposal of the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks (PWoG) and on this basis the VfM position of ...
With reference to the Answer of 9 June 2026 to Question 5729, whether the Value for Money assessment assessed the net cost of disposing of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, including the cost of replacing it
While there are no plans to publish the assessments, I can confirm that the Value for Money (VfM) assessments considered all the reprovisions linked to the disposal of the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks (PWoG) and on this basis the VfM position of ...