§ 29. Mr. Nicholas Edwardsasked the Minister of State for Defence what representations he has received in connection with the Defence Lands Committee recommendations about the ranges at Castlemartin.
§ Mr. BlakerMy Department has received 57 communications from the public, most of them from local residents and organisations, about the recommendation that more intensive use should be made of Castlemartin as a result of moving the RAC Gunnery School from Lulworth. This figure includes letters from 12 local authorities and the Countryside Commission. We have also received 44 Press cuttings on the subject, and, of course, my hon. Friend will know that a deputation from the Castle-martin Action Committee was received in my Department on 19th September 1973.