§ Ms ArmstrongTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on Government policy on the use of school land and premises as locations for armouries and firing ranges. [15884]
§ Mr. SoamesWe often work in partnership with schools to promote the benefits of the cadet force movement to young people. Where possible, training facilities, including armouries and ranges, are provided in co-operation with local schools on their premises. This provides a secure and convenient basis for cadet force activities.
§ Ms ArmstrongTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the cost for the construction and provision of a firing range and armoury at Longhill high school, Brighton. [15887]
§ Mr. SoamesThe estimated cost for the construction of an armoury and conversion of existing accommodation into a firing range at Longhill high school, Brighton is £95,000.
§ Ms ArmstrongTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list those schools in the state and local education authority sector which have had provided for them a school armoury and firing ranges by the Minister of Defence. [15886]
§ Mr. SoamesI will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.