§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans his Department has for(a) the suspension and (b) the termination of live firing exercises for the Royal Navy; for what reasons he has made these plans; what plans his Department has to review live firing exercises for the Royal Navy; and if he will make a statement. [114545]
§ Mr. SpellarThere are no plans to suspend or terminate live firing exercises for the Royal Navy, although the balance between simulation and live firing is kept under review to ensure an appropriate and cost-effective mix.