Written question asked by Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 27 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 4 March 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on consent to applications received from (a) UK forces and (b) overseas forces for the use of depleted uranium-based ammunition at Cape Wrath Range; if depleted uranium-based ammunition has been authorised for use at the Cape Wrath Range by (a) UK forces and (b) overseas forces; and if he will make a statement. - The use of depleted uranium ammunition is not and never has been authorised at Cape Wrath range. We have no intention of changing this policy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 381 c34W; 40329;40328
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Ammunition Health hazards Radioactive materials Depleted uranium Firing ranges Cape Wrath
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