Written question asked by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 July 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 July 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what account has been taken of the whole life assessment of munitions, and increased travel times, in the event of the recommended closure of DM Dean Hill proceeding.

Answer: Sandra Gidley: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what account has been taken of the whole life assessment of munitions, and increased travel times, in the event of the recommended closure of DM Dean Hill proceeding. [70174] Mr. Ingram: The process of weapon design addresses, inter alia, the issue of transportation. Where necessary to maintain the integrity and reliability of a weapon, customised packaging is provided to protect and preserve it during movement by whatever transportation medium is used, whether by road, rail or sea. Movement in approved packaging and by approved modes of transport has no impact on overall weapon life.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 389 c286W; 70174
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Ammunition Property transfer Transport Defence Munitions DM Dean Hill
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk