HL Deb 03 June 2003 vol 648 cc131-2WA
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many times since 1997 and in what places have the powers contained in the Defence Act 1842 been used with regard to footpaths and bridleways; and[HL2932]

Whether, in each case of the powers within the Defence Act 1842 being used, Section XVII of the Act has been complied with.[HL2933]

Lord Bach:

Since 1997 the powers contained in the Defence Act 1842 with regard to footpaths and bridleways have been used a total of three times.

The locations in which the powers were used are as follows: Lakenheath; RAF Fylingdales Western Bridleway; and Chicksands.

On two of these occasions at Lakenheath in 1999 and Chicksands in 1997 Section XVII of the Act has been complied with.

The third case was at RAF Fylingdales in 2002. On this occasion and after legal advice Section XVII of the Act was not complied with.