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Commons · Question 22836 · 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, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, if he will provide further information on the £6,249,000 constructive loss in relation to the Porton Down building demoli

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Sep 2026

The £6.249 million constructive loss relates to the impairment of the net book value of a number of unused buildings at Porton Down that were approved for demolition before the end of their useful economic lives. The demolitions create an opportunity to r...