§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Defence when it is now intended that the following rifle ranges will be reopened: Gosport (Browndown) Hampshire; Churn, Berkshire; RMA, Sandhurst, Surrey; Llansilin, Shropshire; Wedgnock, Warwickshire; Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire; Sealand, Cheshire; Bromeswell, Suffolk; Ty Croes, Gwynedd; and Tetley, Yorkshire;
(2)what rifle ranges have been temporarily taken out of use during the past six months, and for what reason; and when these will be returned to use;
(3)what rifle ranges he plans to close during the next 12 months, for what reasons, and for how long;
(4)what plans he now has to build new rifle ranges and modify existing ranges; and if he will specify the location of these ranges.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownI am not able to provide a comprehensive answer in the time available, but shall write to the hon. Member in due course.