Written question asked by Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 1 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 February 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if depleted uranium-based ammunition has been authorised in the past for use at (a) Tain Air Weapons Range and (b) Cape Wrath, by (i) UK forces and (ii) overseas forces.
- Answer
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Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if depleted uranium-based ammunition has been authorised in the past for use at (a) Tain Air Weapons Range and (b) Cape Wrath, by (i) UK forces and (ii) overseas forces. [149212] Mr. Spellar: Depleted Uranium (DU)-based ammunition has never been authorised for use by UK or overseas forces at Tain Air Weapons Range, or at Cape Wrath Range.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 149212; 362 c522W
- Session
- 2000-01
- Subjects
- Ammunition Health hazards Radioactive materials Depleted uranium Firing ranges Cape Wrath
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