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Written question asked by Lord Trefgarne (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 June 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 June 2018. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 18 June 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

RAF Northolt

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for the future of RAF Northolt following the recent announcement concerning a third runway at Heathrow Airport.

Answer

RAF Northolt remains a core Station with over 1,800 personnel based across 33 diverse units, from all three of the Armed Forces and wider Government. Alongside 32 (The Royal) Squadron undertaking VIP and operational command support flying, there are many other major units at the station in ground roles including an operational and ceremonial RAF regiment unit, an Army bomb disposal squadron and the British Forces Post Office.

Air Traffic at RAF Northolt already operates in very close co-operation with Heathrow with procedures aligned to ensure that mutual operations can take place safely. The Ministry of Defence continues to work closely with Heathrow and National Air Traffic Services on the implications of the third runway to ensure that these mutually safe operations continue. Further work is focused on requirements to revise procedures and enhance co-ordination in future.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8463
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Heathrow Airport RAF Northolt
Link
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