Written question asked by Nick Ainger (Labour) on Monday, 26 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To comment on the announcement made by the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency on 23rd January on the rationalisation of land ranges in the United Kingdom.

Answer: Mr. Ainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the announcement made by the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency on 23 January on the rationalisation of land ranges in the United Kingdom. [26120] Mr. Spellar: The rationalisation of the land ranges operated by the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency announced on 23 January is the outcome of the second stage of a review to address the problems of overcapacity and underutilisation. Subject to consultation with Trade Unions and MOD customers, the main changes proposed are that Pendine and Shoeburyness ranges would be maintained for access to their unique facilities on a trials campaign only basis, and as much work as possible would be undertaken at Eskmeals.

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