§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence for what reasons he lifted the embargo on news about the Zeus radar project on Mount Kent; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BlakerThere is no embargo on reporting about construction work associated with project Zeus. A press facility was requested and was granted.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence in what terms he protested to the British Broadcasting Corporation about its coverage of the Zeus radar project on Mount Kent.
§ Mr. BlakerNo such protest has been made.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost of transporting each load of cement or concrete carried by Chinook helicopters to the Zeus radar project on Mount Kent; and how many trips are needed to complete the operation.
§ Mr. BlakerThe number and cost of sorties needed to complete the Zeus radar project cannot be acurately predicted because they depend upon such factors as weather conditions and the local availability of natural materials such as aggregate.