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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place a copy of the Report of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch investigation of the RAF Chinnook ZD576 in the Library; if he will place in the Library a copy of the statement given by Mr R. Parkinson, Senior...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place a copy of the Report of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch investigation of the RAF Chinnook ZD576 in the Library; if he will place in the Library a copy of the statement given by Mr R. Parkinson, Senior...
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 July 2000
For answer on
23 October 2000
Answered on
23 October 2000
Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will place in the Library a copy of the report of the Air
Accidents Investigation Branch investigation of the RAF Chinook ZD576; [133996]
(2) if he will place in the Library a copy of the statement given by Mr. R. Parkinson, Senior Inspector of Air Accidents, to the
Royal Air Force Board of Inquiry into the crash of RAF Chinook ZD576. [133997]
Mr. Spellar: Both the report of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch and the statement given by Mr. R. Parkinson form part of the
RAF Board of Inquiry report concerning this accident which is not in the public domain. I regret that it is our policy to provide
such Board of Inquiry reports only to those directly involved, such as the next of kin of the deceased, although of course there is
nothing to stop them copying the report further if they wish to do so.
Subjects
Disclosure of information; Accidents; Inquiries; Evidence; Chinook helicopters; Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Date
23 October 2000
Reference
355 c28W; 133996;133997
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list each occasion in the last 10 years in which the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been involved in the investigation of military accidents. - Includes list.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list each occasion in the last 10 years in which the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been involved in the investigation of military accidents. - Includes list.
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 July 2000
For answer on
23 October 2000
Answered on
23 October 2000
Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list each occasion in the last 10 years in which the Air
Accidents Investigation Branch has been involved in the investigation of military accidents. [133995]
Mr. Spellar: The list of all accidents, since 1990, involving RAF aircraft, but excluding those lost in conflict, where the Air
Accidents Investigation Branch have assisted in the subsequent investigation is as follows.
Accidents involving RAF aircraft, excluding those list in conflict, where the AAIB assisted in the subsequent investigation
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Date Aircraft Location
30 April 1990 Phantom FGR2 XV402 RAF Valley
30 April 1990 Shackleton AEW2 WR965 Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
30 April 1990 Tornado GR1 ZA 454 22nm NE Goose Bay, Canada
9 May 1990 Hawk T1 XX347 RAF Valley
27 June 1990 Canberra E15 WH972 RAF Kinloss
14 August 1990 2 x Tornado GR1 ZA545 and ZA564 N Sea, 10nm NE Spurn Head
16 August 1990 Tornado GR1 ZA561 N Sea, 10nm NE Spurn Head
12 September 1990 Jaguar GR1A XZ387 Solway Firth
17 October 1990 Harrier GR5 ZD355 32nm NW Karup, Denmark
13 November 1990 Jaguar GR1A XX754 Saudi Arabia
7 December 1990 Wessex HC2 XR519 RAF Shawbury
13 January 1991 Tornado GR1 ZD718 Oman, Gulf of Arabia
18 March 1991 Canberra T4 WJ877 RAF Wyton
1 May 1991 Gazelle HT2 XZ940 RAF Tern Hill
10 May 1991 Tornado GR1 ZA367 20nm N Bremen, Germany
29 May 1991 Harrier GR7 ZG473 6nm SE RAF Gutersloh
24 June 1991 Puma HC1 XW 215 N Sea 20nm SE RAF Manston
11 September 1991 Hurricane 2C LF363 RAF Wittering
30 September 1991 Harrier GR5 ZD412 RAF Gutersloh, Germany
15 October 1991 Chinook HC1 ZA675 RAF Odiham
30 October 1991 Phantom FGR2 XV421 South Atlantic, near Falklands
12 May 1992 Tucano T1 ZF316 11nm SE Lossiemouth
14 May 1992 Harrier GR3 XZ990 RAF Wittering
9 July 1992 Buccaneer S2B XN976 N Sea, 38nm E RAF Leuchars
7 August 1992 Harrier GR5 ZD350 RAF Wittering
22 September 1992 Sea King HAR3 XZ593 65nm SW RAF Brawdy
16 October 1992 Bulldog T1 XX513 15nm E Belfast
26 November 1992 Puma HC1 XW233 Bessbrook Mill, NI
27 May 1993 Hercules C3 XC193 Scottish Highlands
28 June 1993 Harrier GR7 ZD430 5nm SW Heckington, Lincs
1 July 1993 Hawk T1 XX163 RAF Valley
12 August 1993 Wessex HC2 XR524 Llyn Padern, Gwenydd
26 August 1993 Chipmunk T10 WP980 RAF St. Athan
21 October 1993 Tornado F3 ZE858 Stainmore, Cumbria
23 November 1993 Harrier GR7 ZD432 Sirensk, Northern Iraq
14 January 1994 Harrier GR7 ZD349 5nm SE of Evesham
2 June 1994 Chinook HC2 ZD576 Mull of Kintyre
7 June 1994 Tornado F3 ZE809 N Sea, 45nm NE Scarborough
8 July 1994 Tornado F3 ZH558 Mediterranean Sea
19 July 1994 Tornado GR1 ZA368 Moray Firth
1 September 1994 Tornado GR1 ZG708 Glen Ogle, Scotland
19 September 1994 Tornado GR1 ZG725 Capa Frasca, Sardinia
10 March 1995 Tornado F3 ZE789 N Sea 20nm SE Spurn Head
16 May 1995 Nimrod R1 ZW666 Moray Firth
1 June 1995 Harrier GR7 ZG475 Irish Sea 3nm SE Burrow Head
21 June 1995 Jaguar GR1A XZ373 Adriatic Sea, 21nm N Bari
2 September 1995 Nimrod MR2P XV239 Toronto Waterfront, Canada
30 October 1995 2 x Tornado F3 ZE733 and ZE210 N Sea, 50nm E RAF Leuchars
10 January 1996 2 x Tornado F3 ZE862 and ZE166 8nm W RAF Coningsby
11 January 1996 Tornado GR1 ZE846 5nm SW Munster, Germany
23 January 1996 Jaguar GR1 XX733 RAF Coltishall
13 February 1996 Hawk T1 XX164 RAF Valley
19 February 1996 Harrier GR7 ZG476 4nm SE RAF Wittering
26 February 1996 Tornado GR1 ZD845 9nm SE RAF Laarbruch, Germany
13 May 1996 Tucano T1 ZF270 4nm W Great Driffield
18 September 1996 Jaguar T2A XX143 RAF Lossiemouth
9 January 1997 Harrier GR7 ZD377 RAF Laarbruch
15 February 1997 Puma HC1 XW225 Steingarten, Germany
19 May 1997 Harrier GR7 ZD400 RAF Wittering
3 June 1997 Harrier GR7 ZG861 3nm SW Castle Douglas
21 July 1997 Bulldog T1 XX710 RAF Woodvale
31 October 1997 Harrier GR7 ZD324 1/2NW RAF Wittering
30 April 1998 Hawk T1 XX186 Irish Sea, 20nm W RAF Valley
18 December 1998 Harrier GR7 ZD434 Barnard Castle
29 January 1999 Harrier GR7 ZG856 Nellis Air Force base, Nevada
4 February 1999 Harrier GR7 ZD326 7nm E RAF Laarbruch
5 March 1999 Bulldog T1 XX666 RAF Leuchars
11 June 1999 Hercules C130 XV298 Kukes Airfield, Albania
9 July 1999 Harrier GR7 ZD345 5m SW Boston
14 July 1999 Harrier GR7 ZG532 6nm E Coldstream
14 October 1999 Tornado GR1 ZD809 1 1/2nm SE Kirkheaton
20 October 1999 Jaguar GR1 XZ381 Moray Firth
22 October 1999 Hawk T1 XX193 Shap, 10nm S Penrith
17 November 1999 Tornado F3 ZE830 1 1/2nm SE Torness power station
25 November 1999 Chinook HC2 ZA704 10 nm S Seeb, Oman
19 April 2000 Puma XW207 RAF Catterick
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Subjects
Accidents; Inquiries; Military aircraft; Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Date
23 October 2000
Reference
355 c30-2W;355 c30-1W; 133995
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the function of the Institute of Flight Safety; and what role it performed in the Inquiry into the crash of RAF Chinnook ZD576.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the function of the Institute of Flight Safety; and what role it performed in the Inquiry into the crash of RAF Chinnook ZD576.
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
28 July 2000
For answer on
23 October 2000
Answered on
23 October 2000
Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the function of the Institute of Flight Safety; and what role
it performed in the Inquiry into the crash of RAF Chinook ZD576. [133994]
Mr. Spellar: The principal aim of the Royal Air Force Inspectorate of Flight Safety (IFS) is to increase the operational
effectiveness of the RAF through the promotion and development of flight safety. This is done by providing specialist flight safety
advice, guidance and data to assist in eliminating unnecessary flying related risks that contribute to aircraft accidents. One of
the core functions of IFS is to advise Boards of Inquiry on the procedural aspects of running such an Inquiry. This is undertaken by
two trained Service accident investigation advisers, who also act as the first point of contact for all external agencies during the
initial stages of an Inquiry. These tasks were carried out in the case of the Mull of Kintyre accident but IFS took no part in the
actual Inquiry.
Subjects
Accidents; Inquiries; Chinook helicopters; RAF Inspectorate of Flight Safety
Date
23 October 2000
Reference
355 c28-9W; 133994
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, With what weaponry the Eurofighter will be armed when it first enters service with the RAF. (Failed OPQ).
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, With what weaponry the Eurofighter will be armed when it first enters service with the RAF. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 June 2000
For answer on
3 July 2000
Answered on
3 July 2000
Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence with what weaponry the Eurofighter will be armed when it first enters
service with the RAF. [127271]
Mr. Wilkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence with what weaponry the Eurofighter will be armed when it first enters
squadron service with the RAF. [127280]
Mr. Spellar: Eurofighter will be armed with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) and the Advanced Medium-Range
Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) when it first enters service.
Subjects
Deployment; Weapons; Typhoon aircraft; Guided weapons
Date
3 July 2000
Reference
353 c51-2W; 127271
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the future of the three garrison churches in Aldershot. - (Holding answer 8 May 2000).
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the future of the three garrison churches in Aldershot. - (Holding answer 8 May 2000).
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
2 May 2000
For answer on
10 May 2000
Answered on
10 May 2000
Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future of the three garrison
churches in Aldershot. [120932]
Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 8 May 2000]: A study is under way to consider the redevelopment of the Aldershot Garrison and this will
encompass all the buildings, including the churches. Any proposal concerning the Garrison Churches will be discussed with the
relevant bodies prior to any decision being made.
Subjects
Churches; Military bases; Aldershot
Date
10 May 2000
Reference
120932; 349 c390W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement about the future of the Aldershot military garrison.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement about the future of the Aldershot military garrison.
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
27 March 2000
For answer on
30 March 2000
Answered on
30 March 2000
Mr. Malcolm Bruce: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what proposals he has for moving infantry units to the north of
Scotland; [116781]
(2) what plans he has to assess proposals for the closure of the Aldershot infantry base; [116784]
(3) when Major General Anthony Palmer's report on location changes for Army units will be (a) published and (b) evaluated by
Ministers. [116782]
Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the future of the Aldershot military
garrison. [116783]
Mr. Spellar: An internal discussion document entitled, "The Strategic Development of the Army Training and Recruiting Agency" has
been prepared by the Chief Executive of the Agency. The document does not address the location of trained units of the Field Army
but rather outlines a possible future strategy for the Agency and covers training establishments only. The report constitutes
internal discussion and advice and will not be published under Exemption 2 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government
Information.
The work is at a very early stage and recommendations will not be made to Ministers until detailed staffing at an official level has
taken place.
Subjects
Armed forces; Location; Military bases; Aldershot
Date
30 March 2000
Reference
347 c207W; 116783
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent in (a) legal fees, (b) travel costs and (c) other expenses in opposing the application at the European Court of Human Rights by former servicemen and servicewomen challenging the ban on homosexuals joining Her Majesty's Forces....
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent in (a) legal fees, (b) travel costs and (c) other expenses in opposing the application at the European Court of Human Rights by former servicemen and servicewomen challenging the ban on homosexuals joining Her Majesty's Forces....
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 November 1999
For answer on
24 November 1999
Answered on
24 November 1999
Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much his Department has spent in (a) legal fees, (b) travel costs
and (c) other expenses in opposing the application at the European Court of Human Rights by former servicemen and servicewomen
challenging the ban on homosexuals joining Her Majesty's Forces. [98587]
Mr. Spellar: The Department has spent £25,000 in legal fees and approximately £1,000 in associated Departmental travel and
subsistence costs in contesting the European Court of Human Rights application by homosexual ex-Service personnel.
Subjects
Armed forces; Costs; Civil proceedings; Homosexuality; Legal costs; European Court of Human Rights; Travel
Date
24 November 1999
Reference
339 c114W; 98587
House
House of Commons
Wednesday adjournment debate on the parachute regiment.
Wednesday adjournment debate on the parachute regiment.
Lead member
Gerald Howarth
Answering member
Lord Spellar
Department
Ministry of Defence
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Armed forces; Territorial Army; Aldershot; Parachute Regiment; Parachuting
Date
24 June 1998
Reference
314 c1013-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will comment on progress in the sale of the Farnborough aerodrome. -
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will comment on progress in the sale of the Farnborough aerodrome. -
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 December 1997
For answer on
12 January 1998
Answered on
12 January 1998
Subjects
Airports; Air force; Civil Aviation Authority; Historic buildings; Military bases; Farnborough
Date
12 January 1998
Reference
304 c3-4; 20197
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will list the names of those companies and organisations which have expressed interest in acquiring the Farnborough aerodrome.
If he will list the names of those companies and organisations which have expressed interest in acquiring the Farnborough aerodrome.
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
28 July 1997
Answered on
28 July 1997
Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the manes of those companies and organisations which
have expressed interest in acquiring the Farnborough aerodrome. [10791]
Mr. Spellar: Five expressions of interest in acquiring Farnborough aerodrome have been received. I am withholding details of the
interested parties under exemption 13 of the "Code of Practice on Access to Government Information."
Subjects
Airports; Air force; Military bases; Farnborough
Date
28 July 1997
Reference
10791; 299 c76W
House
House of Commons
When he expects to announce his decision on the Government's preferred bidder to acquire the Farnborough aerodrome; and if he will set out a timetable for the disposal.
When he expects to announce his decision on the Government's preferred bidder to acquire the Farnborough aerodrome; and if he will set out a timetable for the disposal.
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Spellar
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
28 July 1997
Answered on
28 July 1997
Mr. Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce his decision on the Government's preferred bidder
to acquire the Farnborough aerodrome; and if he will set out a timetable for the disposal. [10790]
Mr. Spellar: My officials are currently considering the expressions of interest in Farnborough which have been received and I expect
to have their final recommendation in the very near future. It is still our intention to identify an airfield operator in time for
it to be in a position to make full representations to the Rushmore borough council local plan inquiry in Spring 1998. A formal
lease will not be entered into until a full Civil Aviation Authority licence and planning permission are issued. The lease will
reflect the Ministry of Defence's and the airfield operator's continued commitment to the long-term future of Society of British
Aerospace Company air show. The intention is for the operator to be on site and operational in time for the Society of British
Aerospace Company's 2000 air show.
Subjects
Airports; Air force; Military bases; Farnborough
Date
28 July 1997
Reference
10790; 299 c76W
House
House of Commons