HC Deb 01 March 1965 vol 707 cc190-1W
Sir R. Speir

asked the Minister of Aviation if he is aware of the inconvenience caused to Members of Parliament through the non-disclosure of the site at which the sonic boom demonstration to be held on Wednesday, 21st April, will take place; and what are the reasons for maintaining secrecy regarding this site.

Mr. Stonehouse

There is no secrecy about this. The venue will be announced as soon as it has been chosen. In any case as I said in answer to the hon. Member on 26th January, full particulars will be available in the Whips Office by the end of this month.

Sir R. Speir

asked the Minister of Aviation at what altitudes and with what type of planes it is intended that the sound barrier should be broken at the sonic boom demonstration which Members of Parliament and representatives of local authority associations have been invited to attend on Wednesday, 21st April.

Mr. Stonehouse

By Lightnings between 25,000 and 34,000 feet.