HC Deb 27 November 1992 vol 214 c896W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list all land in national parks where his Ministry has extended or significantly intensified military activity in each of the last five years; in which cases he has consulted with the local planning authority, Countryside Commission and national park authority; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State will write to the hon. Member.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list all land in national parks surplus to defence requirements which has been released in each of the last five years; in each case if he will indicate what improvements there have been to public access; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

My noble Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State will write to the hon. Member.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to ameliorate the effects of military activity in national parks; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The Ministry of Defence attaches great importance to its declaration of commitment to the national parks and endeavours to promote the objectives of the park authorities wherever these are compatible with the needs of national defence.