§ Mr. Macleanasked the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the implications for public attitudes towards the Army of his proposal to purchase land for dry training at Warcop; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeI believe that the public generally accept the need to have land for military training. The appropriateness of any particular site is determined through the usual consultation with local authorities.
§ Mr. Macleanasked the Secretary of State for Defence if, in the event of landowners being unwilling to sell their land to his Department for dry training purposes at Warcop, he will consider leasing the land in question.