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Written question asked by John Home Robertson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
How many collisions involving low-flying military aircraft have occurred over the United Kingdom in each of the last 10 years. - List given.
Answer

Mr. Home Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many collisions involving low-flying military aircraft have occurred over the United Kingdom in each of the last 10 years. [16133] Mr. Soames: The number of collisions involving low-flying military aircraft over the United Kingdom in each of the last 10 years is as follows: 1987: 2 1988: 1 1989: nil 1990: 1 1991: 1 1992: nil 1993: 1 1994: nil 1995: nil 1996: nil


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16133; 290 c638W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Aviation Accidents Military aircraft Low flying Safety
Contains statistics
Yes