Written question asked by John Home Robertson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: If he will comment on the management of low-flying training in the United Kingdom. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Home Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the management of low flying training in the United Kingdom. [18057] Mr. Soames: The management of military low flying training in the United Kingdom is kept under continuous review to ensure that the amount carried out is strictly limited to that necessary for aircrew to achieve and maintain operational effectiveness and that this essential activity is conducted as safely as possible with the minimum of disturbance to the public.

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