Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: If he will comment on the likely date of recommendations from DERA about the future of testing and firing ranges; and if he will list his own powers to review such recommendations.

Answer: Sir Teddy Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the likely date of recommendations from DERA about the future of testing and firing ranges; and if he will list his own powers to review such recommendations. [19714] Mr. Arbuthnot: I hope to be in a position to approve the issue of a consultation document on the way ahead regarding DERA's land ranges within a matter of weeks. On behalf of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence, I shall be reviewing the recommendations which emerge from the consultation process in the light of what is operationally necessary for the Department and provides the best value for money to the taxpayer.

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