§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the decision was taken to pursue a formal agreement to use the Cnewr estate in the Brecon Beacons national park for military training purposes; what consideration was given when making this decision to the proposed agreement between the Brecon Beacons national park authority and the trustees of the Cnewr estate concerning improved access; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonIn September this year the MOD responded to an approach from the trustees of the estate. In making that response, MOD was aware of the proposed agreement with the Brecon Beacons national park.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 7 December,Official Report, column 544, how his Ministry became aware in May that discussions between the trustees of the Cnewr estate and the Brecon Beacons national park authority were taking place.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe MOD initially became aware of the discussions during an informal meeting between the local defence land agent and the trustees of the estate.