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Written question asked by John Battle (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 December 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 December 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Training

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many tactical training areas there are in the West Yorkshire region.
Answer

The term "tactical training area" is not recognised by the Ministry of Defence. However the term air tactical training is recognised and refers to the three areas of the UK where operational low flying is permitted.There are no air tactical training areas in West Yorkshire.There are however three training areas in the West Yorkshire area (Ellingham Banks, Laver Banks and Ripon Parks) which are primarily used for low level dry training which does not involve live ammunition.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
502 c1204-5W; 306956
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Armed forces Training
Link
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