§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to receive recommendations from the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency about the future of the test and firing ranges; and if he will make a statement. [973]
§ Mr. SpellarMy noble colleague the Minister for Defence Procurement expects shortly to receive advice on the options for reducing the capacity of the test and evaluation land ranges managed by DERA. He will announce the decisions arising from the study as soon as possible thereafter.