§ Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of State for Defence in what circumstances consent is given to the diversion of aircraft to Manston Aerodrome; and what arrangements are made to ensure the availability of adequate casualty services.
§ Mr. KershawService and civil aircraft may use RAF Manston in an emergency, or when their intended destination airfield is closed down owing to adverse conditions. The crash/rescue services and the station sick quarters are manned continuously. For casualties beyond its own resources, the station has an immediate call on a number of hospitals in the area and plans for dealing with a major accident have been drawn up in conjunction with the civil police, hospitals and county fire services.