§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what supervisory arrangements are operated to monitor the use by foreign military forces of Garvie Island, Sutherland, as a target. [108992]
§ Mr. SpellarAny use of ranges at Garvie Island is governed by UK regulations and is directly supervised by UK military personnel.
§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he has approved the use of Garvie Island in Sutherland for shelling by US warships; and if he will make a statement. [108991]
§ Mr. SpellarI have not approved Garvie Island in Sutherland for any use by US warships.
§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if depleted uranium-based ammunition is authorised for use at Garvie Island, Sutherland, by(a) UK forces and (b) overseas forces; and if he will make a statement. [108993]
§ Mr. SpellarDepleted uranium is not authorised for use at Garvie Island either by UK or overseas forces.
§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence under what arrangements exercises by non-UK forces are conducted involving the(a) shelling and (b) bombing of Garvie Island, Sutherland; and if he will make a statement. [108990]
§ Mr. SpellarThe range at Garvie Island is open to use by members of NATO. All exercises are conducted under UK regulations and are under the direct control of UK military personnel. Garvie Island is used only by aircraft. There is no shelling of the island.