HC Deb 22 March 1982 vol 20 c277W
Dr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been spent since 1950 on constructing and maintaining the network of military roads in the Okehampton range in the Dartmoor national park.

Mr. Wiggin

Records held are not comprehensive enough to provide the information required; neither do they go back to 1950. However, it is estimated that over the past 10 years costs have amounted to £50,000.

Dr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he has any plans for the removal of military roads in Okehampton range in the Dartmoor national park.

Mr. Wiggin

There are no plans for the removal of any military roads on the Okehampton range.

Dr. David Clark

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total mileage of roads maintained by his Department in the Okehampton range within the Dartmoor national park.

Mr. Wiggin

There are seven miles of metalled road on the Okehampton range; however, the bulk of the roads are tracks and, short of initiating a costly study, it is not possible to give the overall mileage.

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