HC Deb 24 July 1919 vol 118 cc1588-9W
Major BARNETT

asked the Secretary of State for War what stops are being taken to ensure that the in he ranges in the United Kingdom constructed during the War shall be preserved for the purposes of musketry instruction and practice; and whether he will give instructions that no further ranges shall be dismantled until future requirements have been carefully and fully considered?

Captain GUEST

This matter has been carefully considered by a War Office Committee, and, as a result of its recommendations, instructions have been given to dismantle 123 of the temporary ranges con- structed during the War. Except where agreements exist to restore the sites to their original condition, the stop-butts and galleries will not be destroyed.