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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
What was the reason for the low flying by a fast jet over Barnoldswick on 18th April at about 10.15 am. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the reason for the low flying by a fast jet over Barnoldswick on 18 April at about 10.15 am.[26939] Mr. Soames: A Harrier aircraft from No. 20 Sqn., RAF Wittering, on a routine training sortie, carried out a simulated level pass attack on a target some three nautical miles north of Barnoldswick on 18 April at about 10.15 am.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26939; 277 c17W
Session
1995-96
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Low flying Barnoldswick