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Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
What assessment he has made of what the capability of RAF Boulmer to provide an air traffic radar service to military aircraft operating at low level over Northumberland.
Answer

Mr. Redmond: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of what the capability of RAF Boulmer to provide an air traffic radar service to military aircraft operating at low level over Northumberland. [8590] Mr. Soames: As an air defence unit, RAF Boulmer is neither manned or equipped to offer an air traffic radar service to military aircraft operating at low level over Northumberland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8590; 287 c346W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Air traffic control Military aircraft Low flying Northumberland RAF Boulmer