HC Deb 06 July 1988 vol 136 cc635-6W
Mr. Livsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much land has been purchased by his Department and its agents to extend the Eppynt range in Brecon and Radnor in each of the years 1984 to 1988; and how many complete farms have been purchased in each year.

Mr. Freeman

Since 1984 the Ministry of Defence has purchased two areas of land in Brecon and Radnor to meet Army training requirements at the Sennybridge training area (Eppynt range). Details are as follows1984–1987—None 1988—Whole of Gledrydd farm, Tirabad (208 acres) Part of Pantycelyn farm (53 acres at Mynachdy Upper Chapel)

These areas will also continue to be used for agriculture.