Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 11 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 October 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 October 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on his Department's contribution to (a) the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Programme and (b) the European Incoherent Scatter Radar Project, stating in each case the (i) nature, (ii) duration and (iii) purpose of the contribution, including how many staff were attached to the projects and what financial support was given. - My Department had not contributed to these projects. (Holding answer 30 October 2000).

Answer: Mr. Menzies Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his Department's contribution to (a) the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Programme and (b) the European Incoherent Scatter Radar Project, stating in each case the (i) nature, (ii) duration and (iii) purpose of the contribution, including how many staff were attached to the projects and what financial support was given. [134231] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 30 October 2000]: My Department has not contributed to these projects.

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