§ 19. Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received concerning the Purple Warrior tri-service exercise to be held in southwest Scotland in November.
§ Mr. Ian StewartAs part of its normal exercise planning activity, my Department has consulted the regional and district councils for the area, the local police forces and national governmental and environmental bodies, including the Nature Conservancy Council and the Forestry432W Commission. Private landowners and local community, environmental and fishing groups are also being consulted closely. That apart, my Department has received no representations, other than recent correspondence from the hon. Gentleman and the Questions tabled by the hon. Member for Lewisham, Deptford (Ms. Ruddock) at column 113.