§ Mr. MacdonaldTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the purpose of the special extension to the danger area of the Royal Artillery range, Hebrides, between 29 November and 8 December; what units are involved in the activity; and whether live firing has been authorised.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe danger area of the Royal Artillery range, Hebrides is being extended between 29 November and 8 December while missile testing takes place, to ensure that spent missiles fall within the designated area. Aircraft of No. 5 Squadron of the Royal Air Force will fire the missiles, with their warheads removed.