§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to intensify or increase infantry training at Otterburn in the Northumberland national park; and what plans he has to acquire additional land for military training in the national park.
§ Mr. HanleyThe concentration of infantry recruit training at Catterick will mean an increase in man training days at Otterburn training area. Some additional land may be required. This will be subject to the outcome of an independent environmental impact assessment study and further discussions with the National Park Authority.