§ Mr. Topeasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is aware that six former residents of the Lulworth ranges have signed statements to the Friends of Tyne-ham Limited stating their wish to return if the land is released; and if, pending the decision on the Defence Lands Committee's recommendations, he will take special care to ensure that no further damage is done to their homes.
§ Mr. YoungerMy predecessor received a deputation from the Friends of Tyne-ham Limited on 29th November 1973. Amongst the documents handed over were signed statements from seven former residents stating that they wished to return if the land is released. Instructions for the use of the range state that no buildings should be engaged as targets, but unfortunately the risk of accidental damage due to ricochet cannot be ruled out.
§ Mr. Topeasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will take steps to prevent a recurrence of Army damage to listed ancient monuments on the Lulworth ranges.
§ Mr. YoungerThe standing orders for Lulworth ranges are designed to ensure that no ancient monuments should be engaged as targets, but unfortunately the
Estimated 1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 Total £6,796 £55,846 £111,134 £41,270 £219,032 £489,342 £923,420 Additional moneys have been spent on upgrading work within the hospitals in the area but a breakdown of the figures is not readily available.