RAF Benson primary school in my constituency is struggling with a temporary reduction in its rolls as a result of the scrapping of the Puma fleet. Will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss how the school can continue to thrive into the future as we anticipate the new medium helicopter coming online?

RAF Benson primary school in my constituency is struggling with a temporary reduction in its rolls as a result of the scrapping of the Puma fleet. Will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss how the school can continue to thrive into the future as we anticipate the new medium helicopter coming online?

One of our Ministers will meet the hon. Gentleman.

One of our Ministers will meet the hon. Gentleman.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Chinook Operational Conversion Unit will remain at RAF Benson.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Chinook Operational Conversion Unit will remain at RAF Benson.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether RAF Benson will remain the home of the UK's Support Helicopter Force.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether RAF Benson will remain the home of the UK's Support Helicopter Force.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on the timetable for tackling the rodent infestation in the kitchen at RAF Benson Officers Mess.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on the timetable for tackling the rodent infestation in the kitchen at RAF Benson Officers Mess.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's plans are for RAF Benson.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's plans are for RAF Benson.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the effect of noise from military aircraft operations from RAF Benson on Abingdon residents; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the effect of noise from military aircraft operations from RAF Benson on Abingdon residents; and if he will make a statement.

In acknowledging the hard work that the men and women of RAF Benson in my constituency did in the Caribbean, will the Prime Minister also acknowledge that the Puma Mk 2 helicopter was ready and available for work in the Caribbean within a couple of hours of having arrived there?

In acknowledging the hard work that the men and women of RAF Benson in my constituency did in the Caribbean, will the Prime Minister also acknowledge that the Puma Mk 2 helicopter was ready and available for work in the Caribbean within a couple of hours of having arrived there?

I am very happy to commend the work of all those at RAF Benson and indeed all those in our military and the volunteers who were able to provide support after the devastating hurricanes that took place in the Caribbean. I am also happy to agree with my hon. Friend that, contrary to some of the stories that were being put about, we were there, we were there on time and we were able to act very quickly to give people that support.

I am very happy to commend the work of all those at RAF Benson and indeed all those in our military and the volunteers who were able to provide support after the devastating hurricanes that took place in the Caribbean. I am also happy to agree with my hon. Friend that, contrary to some of the stories that were being put about, we were there, we were there on time and we were able to act very quickly to give people that support.

I wish to inform the House today of the decision to close Programme Belvedere—the study into possible rationalisation of the Joint Helicopter Command's Battlefield Helicopter Estate. During this complex study, the main bases under consideration were Royal Air Force Odiham, RAF Benson, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Wattisham Station and...

I wish to inform the House today of the decision to close Programme Belvedere—the study into possible rationalisation of the Joint Helicopter Command's Battlefield Helicopter Estate. During this complex study, the main bases under consideration were Royal Air Force Odiham, RAF Benson, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Wattisham Station and...

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for the Armed Forces (Bob Ainsworth) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I wish to inform the House today of the decision to close Programme Belvedere—the study into possible rationalisation of the Joint Helicopter Command’s Battlefield Helicopter Estate. During this complex...

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for the Armed Forces (Bob Ainsworth) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I wish to inform the House today of the decision to close Programme Belvedere—the study into possible rationalisation of the Joint Helicopter Command’s Battlefield Helicopter Estate. During this complex...

In May 2006, my predecessor announced the future garrison structure for Northern Ireland. As part of our longer-term planning, we have decided to relocate 230 Squadron RAF, currently based at RAF Aldergrove and equipped with Puma helicopters, to RAF Benson. This will establish a coherent Puma force on a single...

In May 2006, my predecessor announced the future garrison structure for Northern Ireland. As part of our longer-term planning, we have decided to relocate 230 Squadron RAF, currently based at RAF Aldergrove and equipped with Puma helicopters, to RAF Benson. This will establish a coherent Puma force on a single...

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for the Armed Forces (Bob Ainsworth) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. In May 2006, my predecessor announced the future garrison structure for Northern Ireland. As part of our longer-term planning, we have decided to relocate 230 Squadron RAF, currently based...

My right honourable friend the Minister of State for the Armed Forces (Bob Ainsworth) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. In May 2006, my predecessor announced the future garrison structure for Northern Ireland. As part of our longer-term planning, we have decided to relocate 230 Squadron RAF, currently based...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 2 June 2006, Official Report, column 40W, on helicopter searches, what arrangements exist between the Chiltern Air Support Unit and RAF Benson for the use of facilities at RAF Benson by (a) police helicopters and (b) other...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 2 June 2006, Official Report, column 40W, on helicopter searches, what arrangements exist between the Chiltern Air Support Unit and RAF Benson for the use of facilities at RAF Benson by (a) police helicopters and (b) other...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 2 June 2006, Official Report, column 40W, on helicopter searches, at what time the police helicopter at RAF Benson was (a) placed on and (b) taken off standby.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 2 June 2006, Official Report, column 40W, on helicopter searches, at what time the police helicopter at RAF Benson was (a) placed on and (b) taken off standby.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) on how many occasions a helicopter from RAF Benson was used to assist a police search for a missing person in each of the last five years;

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) on how many occasions a helicopter from RAF Benson was used to assist a police search for a missing person in each of the last five years;

(2) if he will identify the helicopter from RAF Benson used to search for Dr. David Kelly on 18 July 2003; whether the helicopter in question was equipped with (a) an infra-red camera and (b) heat-seeking equipment; how long the helicopter was in the air; what areas it covered in...

(2) if he will identify the helicopter from RAF Benson used to search for Dr. David Kelly on 18 July 2003; whether the helicopter in question was equipped with (a) an infra-red camera and (b) heat-seeking equipment; how long the helicopter was in the air; what areas it covered in...

(3) how many (a) military, (b) civilian and (c) other personnel from (i) the United Kingdom, (ii) the United States and (iii) other nations were based at RAF Benson on 17 July 2003.

(3) how many (a) military, (b) civilian and (c) other personnel from (i) the United Kingdom, (ii) the United States and (iii) other nations were based at RAF Benson on 17 July 2003.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received from members of the local community with regard to the future of RAF Benson; what assessment he has made of the economic costs to the local community were RAF Benson to close. - Inc ref to 419...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received from members of the local community with regard to the future of RAF Benson; what assessment he has made of the economic costs to the local community were RAF Benson to close. - Inc ref to 419...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list operational military airfields situated within 50 miles of central London.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list operational military airfields situated within 50 miles of central London.