§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what proposals for the modernisation of the facilities at Altcar training camp have been received; and 7W what recommendations are being implemented, with particular reference to the upgrading of targetry and associated range control features. [85448]
§ Dr. MoonieAs a result of proposals from the North West England and the Isle of Man Reserve Forces and Cadets Association to upgrade the existing manually operated Rifle Ranges at Altcar training camp, lanes 1 to 15 of the existing 38 lane gallery range have now been converted to provide 12 electric targets with new firing point mounds. A small building to accommodate the control console has been positioned at the rear of the range. Work was completed in October 2002 and the range was formally brought into use on 30 November 2002. There are currently no plans to upgrade the remaining 23 lanes.