Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Monday, 12 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 July 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Friday, 16 July 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures he is taking to ensure that each of the military cadet forces has full access to relevant military ranges and equipment.

Answer: Mr. Keith Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what measures he is taking to ensure that each of the military cadet forces has full access to relevant military ranges and equipment. [184157] Mr. Caplin: Although the regular and reserve forces must, of necessity, have priority access to military ranges and equipment, the cadet forces, particularly at this time of year when they undergo training at Annual Camps throughout the UK, utilise military ranges and equipments that are available and suitable. The administration of these resources is conducted by the relevant single Service.

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