§ Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations he has held with the customers of proof and experimental establishment facilities in the United Kingdom as part of the current review.
§ Mr. AitkenThe director general test and evaluation review of test and evaluation facilities including the proof and experimental establishments involved widespread discussion within the Department, with interested trade associations and individual customers.
§ Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from customers of Pendine proof and experimental establishment on the effect of rationalisation of ranges in the United Kingdom on their trials planning.
§ Mr. AitkenNone.
§ Mr. AingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what assessment he has made of the effect of an increase in small arms testing and proofing activity at Shoeburyness proof and experimental establishment on noise levels in the Shoeburyness area;
(2) what assessment he has made of the comparative noise absorption of the topography around the proof and experimental establishments at Pendine and Shoeburyness.
§ Mr. AitkenDetailed work of this nature would be performed if it is decided that a case for the move of these activities exists.