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When he will publish the consultative document on the land ranges rationalisation at Eskmeals, Shoeburyness and Pendine.
When he will publish the consultative document on the land ranges rationalisation at Eskmeals, Shoeburyness and Pendine.
Asked by
Nick Ainger
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Soames of Fletching
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
17 March 1997
Answered on
17 March 1997
Mr. Ainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he will publish the consultative document on the land ranges
rationalisation at Eskmeals, Shoeburyness and Pendine; and if he will make a statement. [20190]
Mr. Soames: The range at Pendine is not being reviewed as part of the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency land ranges
rationalisation study, which is considering defence requirements at Eskmeals, Cumbria and Shoeburyness, Essex. In the reply my hon.
Friend, the Minister of State for Defence Procurement, gave my hon. Friend the Member for Southend, East (Sir T. Taylor) on 12
March, Official Report, column 234, he said that he hoped to be in a position to approve the issue of a consultation document on the
way ahead within a few weeks, and this remains his intention.
Subjects
Defence; Weapons; Testing; Defence Evaluation and Research Agency; Government research establishments; Firing ranges; Shoeburyness; Eskmeals
Date
17 March 1997
Reference
292 c382W; 20190
House
House of Commons
If he will comment on the work of the Defence Export Services Organisation.
If he will comment on the work of the Defence Export Services Organisation.
Asked by
Olga Maitland
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
11 March 1997
Answered on
11 March 1997
Subjects
Defence; Exports; Expenditure; Weapons; Defence Export Services Organisation
Date
11 March 1997
Reference
292 c125-6; 18035
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on defence exports and Labour policy regarding defence expenditure.
1st supplementary on defence exports and Labour policy regarding defence expenditure.
Asked by
Olga Maitland
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
11 March 1997
Subjects
Defence; Exports; Expenditure; Weapons; Defence Export Services Organisation
Date
11 March 1997
Reference
292 c125-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
Olga Maitland
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
If he will comment on the work of the Defence Export Services Organisation.
Subjects
Defence; Exports; Expenditure; Weapons; Defence Export Services Organisation
Date
11 March 1997
Reference
292 c125-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Exports; Expenditure; Weapons; Defence Export Services Organisation
Date
11 March 1997
Reference
292 c125-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
How much his Department has spent on proof and experimental work carried out overseas, broken down by the countries in which this work takes place, in each of the last five years; and what estimate he has made of the proportion of this work which could be carried out at...
How much his Department has spent on proof and experimental work carried out overseas, broken down by the countries in which this work takes place, in each of the last five years; and what estimate he has made of the proportion of this work which could be carried out at...
Asked by
Lord Cunningham of Felling
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
27 February 1997
Answered on
27 February 1997
Dr. John Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much his Department has spent on proof and experimental work
carried out overseas, broken down by the countries in which this work takes place, in each of the last five years; and what estimate
he has made of the proportion of this work which could be carried out at range facilities in the United Kingdom. [17673]
Mr. Arbuthnot: The detailed information requested is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. A
preliminary survey, however, indicates that in the past five years more than £8 million has been spent on proof and experimental
work in a range of overseas countries. Such work is conducted overseas when it provides better value for money, or when no suitable
range is available in the UK, or when extreme climate conditions are required.
Subjects
Defence; Weapons; Research; Testing; Government research establishments; Firing ranges
Date
27 February 1997
Reference
17673; 291 c370W
House
House of Commons
When he expects to receive the DERA study on the future of the Eskmeals and Shoeburyness ranges; and if he will make arrangements for the report to be made publicly available.
When he expects to receive the DERA study on the future of the Eskmeals and Shoeburyness ranges; and if he will make arrangements for the report to be made publicly available.
Asked by
Lord Cunningham of Felling
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
27 February 1997
Answered on
27 February 1997
Dr. John Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to receive the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency
study on the future of the Eskmeals and Shoeburyness ranges; and if he will make arrangements for the report to be made publicly
available. [17674]
Mr. Arbuthnot: An interim report was completed by DERA at the end of January. It did not make firm recommendations for the closure
of either Eskmeals or Shoeburyness but suggested further detailed work into how the costs of the Defence Test and Evaluation
Organisation land ranges might be reduced. Given the report's interim nature, I do not believe it appropriate for publication at
present, but as soon as DERA has completed consultations with its MOD customers on the implications of the proposals, DERA intends
to publish a consultative document setting out the options and proposing a way ahead. This will be circulated to DERA staff, trade
unions and those with an interest. I expect to approve the release of this document within the next few weeks.
Subjects
Defence; Costs; Closures; Weapons; Testing; Defence Evaluation and Research Agency; Government research establishments; Firing ranges; Shoeburyness; Eskmeals
Date
27 February 1997
Reference
17674; 291 c370-1W
House
House of Commons
For how many days in each of the last five years the ranges at (a) Eskmeals and (b) Shoeburyness have been used for testing purposes. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency. Inc figs.
For how many days in each of the last five years the ranges at (a) Eskmeals and (b) Shoeburyness have been used for testing purposes. - Text of letter from John Chisholm of the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency. Inc figs.
Asked by
Lord Cunningham of Felling
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
14 January 1997
Answered on
14 January 1997
Dr. Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence for how many days in each of the last five years the ranges at (a)
Eskmeals and (b) Shoeburyness have been used for testing purposes. [10154]
Mr. Arbuthnot: This is a matter for the chief executive of the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency. I have asked the chief
executive to write to the hon. Member.
Letter from John Chisholm to Dr. John Cunningham, dated 14 January 1997:
I have been asked to reply to your question about the number of days in each of the last five years the Defence Evaluation and
Research Agency (DERA) ranges at Shoeburyness and Eskmeals have been used for testing, since as Chief Executive of DERA this is a
matter for which I am responsible.
The ranges at both Eskmeals and Shoeburyness have been in continuous use for testing purposes over the last five years. Each has a
number of firing points or batteries and other test facilities and trials typically involve several days of preparation. The number
of days in which firing took place somewhere on the ranges is as follows:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Days
Eskmeals
1992 237
1993 241
1994 206
1995 215
1996 228
Shoeburyness
1992 240
1993 243
1994 245
1995 246
1996 225
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
I hope this is helpful.
Subjects
Defence; Weapons; Testing; Government research establishments; Firing ranges; Shoeburyness; Eskmeals
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
10154; 288 c229W;288 c230W
House
House of Commons
How many British jobs are sustained by his Department's defence contracts. - Includes figures. -
How many British jobs are sustained by his Department's defence contracts. - Includes figures. -
Asked by
Lord Cope of Berkeley
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
14 January 1997
Answered on
14 January 1997
Subjects
Contracts; Defence; Employment; Exports; Industry; Staff; Weapons
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c121-2; 8977
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on effect on defence industries of total ban on British arms exports advocated by some Labour MPs.
1st supplementary on effect on defence industries of total ban on British arms exports advocated by some Labour MPs.
Asked by
Lord Cope of Berkeley
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
14 January 1997
Subjects
Contracts; Defence; Employment; Exports; Industry; Staff; Weapons
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c121-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Cope of Berkeley
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
How many British jobs are sustained by his Department's defence contracts. - Includes figures. -
Subjects
Contracts; Defence; Employment; Exports; Industry; Staff; Weapons
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c121-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Contracts; Defence; Employment; Exports; Industry; Staff; Weapons
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c121-2
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What assistance the Defence Export Sales Organisation has provided to Sheffield companies in each of the last three years.
What assistance the Defence Export Sales Organisation has provided to Sheffield companies in each of the last three years.
Asked by
Irvine Patnick
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
4 December 1996
Answered on
4 December 1996
Sir Irvine Patnick: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assistance the Defence Export Services Organisation has provided
to Sheffield companies in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement. [7249]
Mr. Arbuthnot: The Defence Export Services Organisation daily provides assistance to British defence equipment companies to help
them promote their products and services overseas. This assistance is available to companies in the Sheffield area.
Subjects
Defence; Defence equipment; Exports; Industry; Weapons; Sheffield; Defence Export Services Organisation
Date
4 December 1996
Reference
7249; 286 c666W;286 c664W
House
House of Commons
What assistance Defence Export Sales Organisation has provided to Isle of Wight companies in each of the last three years.
What assistance Defence Export Sales Organisation has provided to Isle of Wight companies in each of the last three years.
Asked by
Barry Field
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
26 November 1996
Answered on
26 November 1996
Subjects
Defence; Exports; Industry; Isle of Wight; Weapons; Defence Export Services Organisation; Trade promotion
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
4318; 286 c145
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Barry Field
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
26 November 1996
Subjects
Defence; Exports; Industry; Isle of Wight; Weapons; Defence Export Services Organisation; Trade promotion
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
286 c145
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Asked by
Barry Field
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
What assistance Defence Export Sales Organisation has provided to Isle of Wight companies in each of the last three years.
Subjects
Defence; Exports; Industry; Isle of Wight; Weapons; Defence Export Services Organisation; Trade promotion
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
286 c145
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Defence; Exports; Industry; Isle of Wight; Weapons; Defence Export Services Organisation; Trade promotion
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
286 c145
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons