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Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if ordnance containing depleted uranium has been fired on the Otterburn ranges; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Beith: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if ordnance containing depleted uranium has been fired on the Otterburn Ranges; and if he will make a statement. [145934] Mr. Spellar: No ordnance containing depleted uranium has ever been fired on the Otterburn Ranges.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
361 c299W; 145934
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Ammunition Radioactive materials Depleted uranium Firing ranges Otterburn Training Area
Link
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