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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there has been a recent study into the use of Tipner firing ranges by Brent geese; and if he will make a statement. - No research has been carried out.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether there has been a recent study into the use of Tipner firing ranges by Brent geese; and if he will make a statement. [131428] Mr. Caplin: There has been no Ministry of Defence sponsored study into the use of Tipner ranges by Brent Geese. However, the MOD is aware of two recent studies, by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and Ecological Planning and Research.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
411 c121W;411 c159-60W; 131428
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Birds Armed forces Portsmouth Firing ranges Research
Link
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