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Written question asked by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 October 2006. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Environmental Policies

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessments have been conducted into the impact on (a) the environment and (b) wildlife of the use of live munitions at UK firing ranges.
Answer

Over 100 munitions variants have been assessed in the last two years. Such environmental assessments use an Environmental Impact Screening and Scoping process. This examines the effect munitions have on land, water, air, ecology, and people. The assessment identifies environmental impacts and risks and where mitigation measures may be needed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90316; 451 c1459W;451 c1460W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Ammunition Environmental impact assessment
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk