Gareth Davies MP: written questions

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Pirbright CampMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, 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
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 6844.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, 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
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 6844.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, 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
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 6844.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Prince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, 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
Answer: 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...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Prince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the decision to dispose of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks was taken before the commissioning of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 7549.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, 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
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 10 June 2026, to Question 7549.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Prince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7715More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks as a mobilisation and mounting centre for Reserve forces.
Answer: The training area adjacent to Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is currently used by resident units for basic training activity, and by other units in the region for driving training. Following the planned closure of the Barracks, these training requi...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Prince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what use is made of the training area at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks; and what equivalent facilities will be available at receiving locations following the planned closure of that site.
Answer: The training area adjacent to Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is currently used by resident units for basic training activity, and by other units in the region for driving training. Following the planned closure of the Barracks, these training requi...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Prince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which units and headquarters are currently based at Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 June 2026, to Question 5722: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other avai...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of of delivering Army Reserve basic training from a single site at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright on resilience.
Answer: The consolidation of Army Reserve basic training at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, will not result in training being delivered exclusively from a single location. While the Army Training Regiment will relocate from Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, G...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of consolidating Army Reserve basic training at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright on the recruitment and retention of reservists from i) the Midlands, ii) North of
Answer: The consolidation of Army Reserve basic training at Alexander Barracks, Pirbright, will not result in training being delivered exclusively from a single location. While the Army Training Regiment will relocate from Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, G...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Army Reserve Basic Training Review will include an assessment of the accessibility of training locations for reservists who travel to training in their own time alongside civilian employment.
Answer: The Army Reserve Basic Training Review is currently ongoing and will comprehensively consider all relevant factors affecting reservists, including the delivery and location of training to ensure it meets the needs of the Reserve Force effectively. At this...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Prince William of Gloucester BarracksMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to UIN 5711, what assessment he has made of the value for money of disposing of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 9 June 2026, to Question 5729: Prince William of Gloucester (PWoG) Barracks is included in Joint Military Command (JMC) Centre contingency plans for potential resilience operations, along with all other ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the data in the Answer of 4 June 2026 to UIN 5471, what proportion of Army Reserve basic training he expects Alexander Barracks, Pirbright to deliver in each year from 2028 to 2032.
Answer: The Army Reserve Basic Training Review is currently ongoing and will comprehensively consider all relevant factors affecting reservists, including the delivery and location of training to ensure it meets the needs of the Reserve Force effectively. At this...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the recommendations of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review will be published.
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, who is leading the Army Reserve Basic Training Review and which external stakeholders are being consulted.
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review is and which training establishments are within its scope.
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, who commissioned the Army Reserve Basic Training Review; and at what level it was authorised.
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Army Reserve Basic Training Review was commissioned before the publication of the Strategic Defence Review 2025.
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date the Army Reserve Basic Training Review commenced.
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the findings of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review could result in Army Training Regiment Grantham being retained beyond the planned disposal date of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the terms of reference of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review.
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5711 on Army Reserve: Training, for what reason the Army Reserve Basic Training Review was commissioned.
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5711 on Army Reserve: Training, whether the disposal of Prince William of Gloucester Barracks will be paused until the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has repo
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Army Reserve: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5711 on Army Reserve: Training, whether he has considered the potential merits of awaiting the conclusion of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review before proceed
Answer: The establishment of the Army Reserve Basic Training Review has not been formally announced to Parliament as it is in internal MOD review, commissioned by Headquarters Soldier Academy. This Headquarters is responsible for all Army Soldier Basic Training a...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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