HC Deb 31 July 1951 vol 491 cc153-4W
40 and 41. Mr. Emrys Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for War (1) what action has been taken by his Department, in accordance with its assurances, to prevent the military activities of Trawsfynydd Range from interfering with the life and work of the neighbouring farms;

(2) whether he has now completed his investigation into the firing of bullets from the Trawsfynydd Range into the vicinity of certain farm buildings where farmers were working; and what steps are being taken to prevent such dangerous occurrences in future.

Mr. Strachey

The incident to which the hon. Member refers occurred on 28th June, when bullets landed outside the Trawsfynydd practical training area, and in the assembly area which adjoins it. I have ordered a full inquiry to be made so that suitable disciplinary action can be taken and in order to avoid a repetition of the incident. So far as I am aware there have been no other reports of military activities interfering with the life and work of the neighbouring farms.

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