Written question asked by Nick Ainger (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 March 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the establishments which are being considered for the NATO European Regional Test Centre for small and medium calibre weapons. - (Holding answer 23 February 1998).

Answer: Mr. Ainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the establishments which are being considered for the NATO European Regional Test Centre for small and medium calibre weapons. [30822] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 23 February 1998]: The land ranges rationalisation study, compiled by the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, makes no specific recommendations on the relocation of the NATO European Regional Test Centre for small and medium calibre weapons. Some facilities exist at the DERA establishments at Fort Halstead and West Freugh. Royal Ordnance has sites at Nottingham and Foldingworth that offer a capability comparable with that at DERA Pendine. Ely Cartridges have a range at New Radnor currently owned by MoD.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 30822; 307 c538W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Firearms NATO Defence Evaluation and Research Agency Firing ranges European Regional Test Centre