§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment his Department has made of the danger to military aircraft from flying in proximity to high-intensity radio transmissions; and what measures have been implemented to address this problem.
§ Mr. FreemanThe potential danger to aircraft flying in close proximity to areas of high intensity radio 313W transmissions are well understood by my Department and by the aircrew of the three services. Appropriate instructions are issued and information promulgated to ensure that military flights are undertaken in as safe a manner as possible.