Written question asked by Adrian Flook (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 July 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 July 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many complaints about low-flying military aircraft have been made by (a) residents of the county of Somerset and (b) residents of Taunton Deane in each of the last five years. - Including table.

Answer: Mr. Flook: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many complaints about low-flying military aircraft have been made by (a) residents of the county of Somerset and (b) residents of Taunton Deane in each of the last five years. [68546] Dr. Moonie: The information requested is set out in the table below for each of the last five training years running from 1 April to 31 March. The numbers quoted will include a small number of inquiries as well as complaints. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Training Year Complaints from residents of Somerset Complaints from residents of Taunton Deane 1 April 1997-31 March 1998 241 36 1 April 1998-31 March 1999 224 23 1 April 1999-31 March 2000 236 37 1 April 2000-31 March 2001 195 24 1 April 2001-31 March 2002 230 26 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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