Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: If he will list the changes made to the training licence agreement for Kielder Forest in the last five years.

Answer: Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the changes made to the training licence agreement for Kielder forest in the last five years. [16832] Mr. Soames: The training licence at Kielder forest was last renewed in 1993 when the maximum number of major exercises permitted in any one year increased from one to three and the definition of major exercise was changed from "more than 250 men" to "more than 350 but less than 1,200 men". The maximum number of permitted days of military training and the periods during the year when training could take place, remained unchanged. The licence is currently being reviewed on similar terms and conditions.

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