Steve Brine spoke in the House of Commons today, during Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Defence.
The MP highlighted the importance of Armed forces’ families and the need to guarantee a high quality of life for all service families, drawing special attention to the families of Worthy Down.
Steve said; “Can the Secretary of State confirm that it is his mission to see that every service family can live in the modern, sustainable accommodation that they deserve.”
Ben Wallace, Secretary of State for Defence, responded saying; “It is my mission that they get the accommodation that they do deserve. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has recently awarded contracts up to the value of £2.1 billion to a number of market leading suppliers to provide maintenance services across the U.K. estate for the next seven years.
These contracts will benefit from the increased investment announced in the integrated review, to address the legacy of under investment across the estate, enabling improvement to our armed forces and their families.”
Steve Brine closed proceedings as he invited the Minister and his team to meet with him as the consultation of Sir John Moore Barracks, by The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, draws to a close.
Ben Wallace confirmed that he is delighted to be able to meet with Steve on this important local matter.
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