Hunting Mr. Meale To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the percentage increase in the cost of licences to hunt on Ministry of Defence land in 1991–92; and when the cost of licences was previously increased. Mr. Archie Hamilton Each licence issued by my Department is costed separately. The total amount received by my Department for these licences in 1991–92 was £729·85 which represent an increase of some 973 per cent. over the amount received in 1990–91. The charge for individual licences are reviewed at different times. Mr. Meale To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list those areas designated as sites of special scientific interest where his Department has issued a licence to hunt. Mr. Archie Hamilton My Department has issued licences to hunt on the following areas which include sites of special scientific interest. Otterburn, Northumberland1Ash Brookwood Heaths, SurreyBroadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths, Berkshire/SurreyThursley Hankley and Frensham, SurreySalisbury Plain, WiltshireBasingstoke Canal Eelmoor, HampshireColony Bog and Bagshot Heath, SurreyConford Moor, HampshireWoolmer Forest, Hampshire 1 The Otterburn Training Area includes 10 sites of special scientific interest. Mr. Meale To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether Army personnel from the Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, are permitted to hunt in duty hours. Mr. Archie Hamilton Personnel from the Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, are permitted to take part in beagling in duty hours, which is a recognised Army sport.