Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 December 2002. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 December 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment was made in the preparation of the analysis of the security of an upgraded RAF Fylingdales, in paragraphs 80-83 of his Department's discussion paper on missile defence, of whether an enhanced Fylingdales facility would present a more attractive terrorist target.

Answer: Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment was made in the preparation of the analysis of the security of an upgraded RAF Fylingdales, in paragraphs 80-83 of his Department's discussion paper on missile defence, of whether an enhanced Fylingdales facility would present a more attractive terrorist target. [87539] Mr. Hoon: We keep the terrorist threat to all military installations under constant review. We do not consider that the upgrading of RAF Fylingdales for missile defence purposes will significantly change any terrorist threat to the facility.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 396 c723-4W;396 c723W; 87539
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Military bases Radar Terrorism Security Ballistic missile defence Early warning systems RAF Fylingdales
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk