Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 31 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2005. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2005 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 his plans for the Pilning Rifle Range.

Answer: Mr. Webb: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his plans for the Pilning Rifle Range. [213922] Mr. Caplin: Following discussions with English Nature, the site was placed on the open market, with best bids invited by 13 December 2004. Four offers were received and were being considered, when a revised proposal was submitted by one bidder. This is now being investigated in line with the requirements of Government Accounting.

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