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Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 13 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the purpose of continued firing of depleted uranium ammunition at Dundrennan ranges. - Ref to 363 c87W and 361 c298W.
Answer

Mr. Salmond: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the purpose of continued firing of depleted uranium ammunition at Dundrennan ranges. [150942] Mr. Spellar: I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave earlier to the hon. Member for Galloway and Upper Nithsdale (Mr. Morgan) on 13 February 2001, Official Report, column 87W, and 18 January 2001, Official Report, column 298W.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
150942; 363 c559W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Ammunition Depleted uranium Firing ranges Kirkcudbright Training Area
Link
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