§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied that, in the case of any application by the United States Air Force to reactivate or change the status of any air base in the United Kingdom currently under consideration, the relevant provisions for consultation set out in the memorandum attached to circular 7/77 from his Department are being followed; and what action has been taken by his Department in this respect.
§ Mr. ShoreThe only request by the United States Air Force currently under consideration is one for the reactivation of RAF Greenham Common. This proposal is being considered by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence who, if he decides to proceed with it, will follow the relevant provisions for consultation set out in the memorandum attached to circular 7/77. My Department will be called upon to take action only if consulted under the provisions of paragraphs 14 and 15 of the memorandum, that is if there is unresolved disagreement between the local planning authority and the developing Department.