HC Deb 05 May 1977 vol 931 cc274-5W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what is his Department's policy for overflying of sensitive areas such as schools and hospitals with RAF aircraft carrying live ammunition;

(2) what is his Department's policy for overflying major installations such as nuclear and conventional power stations, reservoirs and estuarial bridges, by RAF aircraft carrying live ammunition.

Mr. Mulley

Special instructions are issued to define the safety precautions to be observed when live ammunition, bombs and missiles are mounted on RAF aircraft, including locations such as schools, hospitals and power stations which are to be avoided in flight.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many RAF aircraft overflying Wales on training exercises carry live bombs.

Mr. Mulley

Some RAF aircraft flying on training exercises will carry small practice bombs. It is not possible without detailed research to give the number of such flights.

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