Dstl: Laboratories
Commons · Question 22787 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the schedule for the construction of the new ‘Ernest Bevin’ laboratory in Porton Down.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Sep 2026
The Ernest Bevin Building forms part of Project Andromeda within the National Biosecurity Centre programme at Porton Down. The project is currently scheduled to enter the concept design phase in FY 2027-28, with construction forecast to commence thereafte...