HC Deb 22 September 1909 vol 11 cc414-5
Mr. RENWICK

asked what number of rifle ranges suitable for shooting under the new conditions for rapid firing are at present available for the Territorial Forces in the county of Northumberland; and where such ranges are suitable?

Mr. ACLAND

There are nine rifle ranges at present available in Northumberland for the Territorial Force shooting under the new conditions. The ranges are situated at Allendale Moor, Alnwick, Bellingham Moor, Chillingham Park, Hawkhope, Moor Laws, Whitley, Woodburn, and Wooler Common. As the Whitley range is used by the Regular troops, it has been closed to Territorials from May to August inclusive during the present year.

Mr. RENWICK

Were these nine ranges in Northumberland already closed on account of the closing of others, and is it not the fact that there are no adequate facilities for the Territorials to carry out their firing?

Mr. ACLAND

There are nine ranges. If the hon. Member indicates to us the places where ranges can be acquired at a reasonable price it will be considered.