Written question asked by Ian Liddell-Grainger (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 December 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 December 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the Shegaird radar tests affected low flying in West Somerset; and how many low flying aircraft were caught. - Inc fact that RAF police use a Skyguard radar system and will write and place copy in Library.

Answer: Mr. Liddell-Grainger: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how the Shegaird radar tests affected low flying in west Somerset; and how many low flying aircraft were caught. [23550] Dr. Moonie: The RAF police use a Skyguard radar system to undertake covert monitoring of military low flying aircraft and to record their heights and speeds. The results of this monitoring show that military aircrew operate in a professional manner. Data from the Skyguard deployment to the Minehead area between 3-7 December are still being evaluated. I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

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