§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much money has been spent by the Ministry of Defence on the resurfacing of the loop road from Okehampton barracks into the Dartmoor national park; who was consulted before work commenced; when planning permission was obtained; and what category the road holds.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe MOD spent £31,505 on maintaining the loop road during financial years 1990–91 and 1991–92. The defence land agent Plymouth consulted the Duchy of Cornwall to confirm that the work proposed was within the terms of the MOD licence and to gain approval. Consultations also took place with the Dartmoor national park officer regarding the materials used. Planning permission was not necessary in this case as it is a private road on Duchy of Cornwall land within Dartmoor national park over which the public is allowed access when live firing is not in progress on Okehampton range.