Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 14 March 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
RAF Machrihanish
- Question
- The Minister will know that Machrihanish is not the only Royal Air Force base in Scotland facing uncertainty. Is he aware that aircraft have yet again had to be scrambled from RAF Leuchars to protect our airspace from unwelcome intrusion? Will he therefore ignore the siren voices apparently emanating from the Treasury which would put both the base and that capability at risk?
- Answer
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I will concentrate on the disposal of Machrihanish, but also say—if I may, Mr Speaker—that the future of bases in Scotland, about which the right hon. and learned Gentleman is rightly concerned, is being looked at carefully, and announcements will be made soon.
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 525 c13
- Session
- 2010-12
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- Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- MOD Machrihanish
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