HC Deb 11 May 1976 vol 911 c121W
28. Mr. Critchley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he will take in conjunction with Great Britain's NATO allies to prevent the overflights by Soviet MIG 25 "Foxbat" aircraft over NATO territory.

Mr. Wellbeloved

In peace, within the NATO area, the integrity of sovereign airspace remains generally the responsibility of individual member nations. It is not for me to confirm or deny whether Foxbat aircraft overfly the sovereign airspace of other nations. So far as United Kingdom airspace is concerned, recent statements in this House have made it clear that no such flights are taking place.