Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Monday, 18 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 April 2016 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 21 April 2016. A substantive answer was provided by John Hayes (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.
Heathrow Airport: Unmanned Air Systems
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will ensure that the results of the police investigation into the drone collision at Heathrow airport on 17 April 2016 are published.
- Answer
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The Aircraft Accident investigation Bureau investigation into the collision will be made public. However, the separate, ongoing criminal investigation, and any decision to release the results of the investigation, is an operational matter for the Metropolitan Police, as the investigatory authority.
Guidance has been circulated to Police Forces to assist them when dealing with incidents involving misuse. A decision on whether to investigate and prosecute is made on an assessment of threat, risk and harm.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 34467
- Session
- 2015-16
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Criminal investigation Accidents Heathrow Airport Air misses Unmanned air systems
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