§ 80. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will arrange for a public inquiry into his Department's proposals for extended use of the Redesdale range for military training; in view of the effect of such proposals upon public enjoyment of the Northumberland National Park.
§ Mr. John HareThe extended use of this range is necessary in order to release other areas. I hope, however, that this 51W will have little effect on the public enjoyment of the National Park. We are already consulting the local authorities and other interested bodies. Until these discussions are complete, we shall not know whether a public local inquiry will be necessary.