Written question asked by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 20 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 March 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 March 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what (a) commercial and (b) military no-fly zones have been in operation in Scotland since 15th September 2002; and what are planned for the remainder of 2003; if he will amend the no-fly zone status for commercial and military flights over areas in Scotland that contain petro-chemical plants and nuclear facilities; what plans there are to amend the no-fly zone status for commercial and military flights over towns in Scotland during the current Gulf conflict. - Inc ref to 4 February 2003, 399 c140-41W.

Answer: Pete Wishart: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what (a) commercial and (b) military no- fly zones have been in operation in Scotland since 15 September 2002; and what are planned for the remainder of 2003; [105034] (2) if he will amend the no-fly zone status for commercial and military flights over areas in Scotland that contain petro-chemical plants and nuclear facilities; [105032] (3) what plans there are to amend the no-fly zone status for commercial and military flights over towns in Scotland during the current Gulf conflict. [105033] Mr. Jamieson: I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 4 February 2003, Official Report, columns 140-41W. No further restricted airspace has been imposed in Scotland since 15 September 2002. It is expected that temporary restrictions on flying will be imposed in regard to certain air displays in 2003, but such events are only provisional at the current time.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 402 c117-8W; 105034;105032;105033
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Aviation Aircraft Air routes Nuclear power stations Military aircraft Scotland Terrorism Security Airspace
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk