§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the full terms of reference of the environmental impact assessment that is being prepared for the development plan for Otterburn training area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyThe study, the terms of which have been agreed with the Northumberland national park authority, is not a part of the formal planning process, but will provide a blueprint for future developments. Until firm proposals are available, both parties have agreed that public comment would be premature.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the name of the firm of independent planning and environmental consultants that is preparing the environmental impact assessment for Otterburn training area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyThe firm of independent planning and environmental consultants that is preparing the preliminary environmental impact assessment for Otterburn training area is RPS Clouston which is based at Steventon, Abingdon, near Oxford.