Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 5 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much had been spent on the RAFT project at the date of its cancellation; whether an environmental assessment was carried out prior to commencement of the project; and if he will make a statement; what environmental assessments (a) were carried out before and (b) have been carried out during the lifetime of the RAFT project. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how much had been spent on the RAFT project at the date of its cancellation; whether an environmental assessment was carried out prior to commencement of the project; and if he will make a statement; [197382] (2) what environmental assessments (a) were carried out before and (b) have been carried out during the lifetime of the RAFT project. [197704] Mr. Ingram: I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.

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