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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, what plans he has for the future use of the Tipner firing ranges; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for the future use of the Tipner firing ranges; and if he will make a statement. [131431] Mr. Caplin: The ranges at Tipner are vital to maintaining military training for the Royal Navy in the Portsmouth area, and will remain in use for the foreseeable future.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
411 c124W;411 c159W; 131431
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Armed forces Portsmouth Firing ranges
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk