§ Sir John FarrTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when the Palace of Westminster rifle range will be available for use.
§ Mr. Chope[holding answer 27 November 1989]: Safety requirements enlarged the scope of the work carried out by the Parliamentary Works Office to extend the use of the range to include pistol shooting, and it was not completed until 13 November 1989. I understand that a recent safety inspection proved satisfactory and that the range has now been approved for use.