HC Deb 13 January 2003 vol 397 c408W
Mr. Salter

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what long-term plans he has for the future use of RAF Welford. [89443]

Mr. Ingram

RAF Welford will continue to be made available for the use of the United States Visiting Force. There are no plans to change the current mission of the base, which is that of a munition storage site.

Mr. Salter

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps have been taken to assess the risks from accidents involving vehicles carrying munitions to and from RAF Welford and other military bases. [89447]

Mr. Ingram

All road movements are carried out in accordance with Ministry of Defence policy, which complies fully with national and international regulations. Formal assessments have been carried out by the MOD Explosives Storage and Transportation Committee on all types of munitions carried by road.