Prospect and the other MoD trade unions have met with DIO to understand the footprint strategy and how it will be managed, and were given advance notice of the Ministerial Statement. We have expressed our concern about the impact of the site closures.

The sites included in today’s announcement will be released for non-MoD use by 2020 at the latest, with some earmarked to go by 2020. Prospect is already in dialogue with MoD and DIO regarding the footprint strategy, how disposals will be managed, and how the impact on civilian staff will be mitigated.  We will keep members informed as plans become clearer.

If you work on any of the affected sites, please contact your branch with any concerns, and make sure that colleagues who are not yet Prospect members join us.