Defence Lands Committee

HC Deb 04 August 1971 vol 822 c342W

Mr. Stewart-Smith

asked the Minister of State for Defence what progress the Defence Lands Committee under Lord Nugent of Guildford has made so far.

Mr. G. Johnson Smith

The committee expects to have completed its first survey of all sites within its terms of reference by the autumn. It will then proceed with detailed examination of individual sites including consideration of the many representations received from the general public and interested bodies.

A preliminary review of coastal sites has been held by the Ministry of Defence and the committee has confirmed that over 16 miles of coastline should be disposed of.