Written question asked by Peter Duncan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 June 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on recent environmental monitoring results at Dundrennan.

Answer: Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on recent environmental monitoring results at Dundrennan. [119342] Mr. Caplin: On 24 February 2003, we published our report on the use of new and more sensitive monitoring equipment to search for any previously undetected depleted uranium fragments around the gun positions and along the firing lines. The results of this survey confirm the findings of the routine environmental monitoring programme and the adequacy of the existing safety precautions. A copy of this report has been sent to the local council.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119342; 407 c247W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Ammunition Environment protection Monitoring Depleted uranium Firing ranges Kirkcudbright Training Area
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