HC Deb 10 January 1995 vol 252 c110W
Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will state the proposed schedule for contractorisation at the Royal Artillery range, Benbecula; and if he will give an assurance that Ministry of Defence personnel will be kept in place until civilian employees are ready to take on their duties.

Mr. Freeman

Consideration is currently being given to the most cost-effective means of operating the Royal Artillery range, Hebrides.

No firm proposals have yet been made and the existing contract is scheduled to be relet at the end of 1995.