Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 2010. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 January 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Air Force: Military Bases

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his plans are for the future of Royal Air Force bases in North Yorkshire; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: RAF Linton-on-Ouse, RAF Church Fenton and RAF Topcliffe are sites that currently provide UK military flying training. The stations are under review as part of the UK Military Flying Training System (MFTS) procurement project which will cater for the future flying training needs of the armed forces. No decisions have yet been taken.RAF Leeming will continue to be a core RAF site, with 90 Signals unit providing the RAF communications hub and other units providing support to operations.The number and operation of military airfields is under constant review to ensure that the best use is made of the Defence Estate for our armed forces.

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