§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Minister of State for Defence how many nuclear/military installations/bases there are in 340W Scotland; and what is the total area of land in Scotland which is used for military/nuclear purposes.
§ Mr. G. Johnson SmithThe total acreage of Ministry of Defence land in Sotland is approximately 51,800 acres. This is distributed throughout about 170 locations, ranging from airfields, dockyards, barracks and training areas to married quarters sites and small careers information offices. To the maximum possible extent land is let, to accord with our policy of making it available for agricultural and other uses wherever possible. It would not be in the public interest to disclose details of those establishments at which nuclear weapons are held.