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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Thursday, 19 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 2011. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 June 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ballistic Missile Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether RAF Menwith Hill is playing an operational role in US ballistic missile defence.
Answer

The only role RAF Menwith Hill plays in US ballistic missile defence is to route satellite early warning data to the US ballistic missile defence command and control system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57245; 529 c9W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Ballistic missile defence RAF Menwith Hill
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk