Written question asked by Alasdair Morgan (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 27 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 March 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Oral statement by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 9th January 2001 at 360 c878, concerning oversight of the firing programme of DU shells at the Dundrennan range, if he will specify the nature and extent of the oversight.

Answer: Mr. Alasdair Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the oral statement by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 9 January 2001, Official Report, column 878, concerning oversight of the firing programme of DU shells at the Dundrennan range, if he will specify the nature and extent of the oversight. [151868] Mr. Spellar: Officials from the Health and Safety Executive and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and its predecessor organisations were consulted before test firing began at Dundrennan. Inspectors from both organisations have visited the site on several occasions and are kept fully informed of all activities on the site.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 151868; 364 c221-2W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Ammunition Testing Uranium Firing ranges Kirkcudbright Training Area
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