HC Deb 20 May 1971 vol 817 c341W
Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Minister of State for Defence what is the acreage of the rifle range at Dechmont Hill, Cambuslang.

Mr. G. Johnson Smith

Five hundred and fifty nine acres, of which the ranges themselves occupy 117 acres, and the surrounding danger area, which is let for farming, the remaining 382 acres.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Minister of State for Defence how many accidents have been reported to his Department from the rifle range at Dechmont Hill, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, during the past five years.

Mr. G. Johnson Smith

None.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Minister of State for Defence how many units use the rifle range at Dechmont Hill, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire; and on how many days per year this range is required by them.

Mr. G. Johnson Smith

Usage varies from year to year. During the past year 17 army and 50 cadet units used the range. The range is required throughout the year.