Written question asked by Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 October 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 October 2001 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 about the Otterburn Public Inquiry Report; and when the approvals for the future development of the training area will be given.

Answer: Mr. Liddell-Grainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the Otterburn public inquiry report; and when the approvals for the future development of the training area will be given. [9269] Mr. Ingram: I welcome the announcement of 4 October 2001 by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) that he is minded to agree the development of Otterburn Training Area. We have now examined the detail of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State's letter and the report and are content with them. We have therefore responded accordingly to the Government Office for the North East.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9269; 373 c241W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Army Planning permission Property development Training Firing ranges Otterburn Training Area
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk