§ Mr. David Steelasked the Minister of State for Defence whether, in the interests of fuel conservation, he will suspend all RAF low-flying exercises.
§ Mr. Gwynoro Jonesasked the Minister of State for Defence whether his Department's arrangements for fuel economy include reducing the number of low-flying military exercises over Great Britain during the period of the shortage.
§ Mr. BuckAs has been stated, the Royal Air Force is making its contribution to the national effort to conserve fuel supplies. Economies are being made where they will have least effect on operational capability, and the effect on low-flying training, which is a high priority task, will be small.
§ Mr. David Steelasked the Minister of State for Defence whether, in the interests of fuel conservation, he will abolish civil airspace restrictions associated with gunnery or bombing ranges unless these areas are actually in use.
§ Mr. KershawThis matter is already being studied.