HC Deb 24 February 1989 vol 147 cc844-5W
Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State far Defence (1) if he will make a statement on the speed. height and purpose of eight low-level flights by jet aircraft over East Linton, East Lothian, between 11.15 am and 11.50 am on Friday 10 February; (2) if he will make a statement on the speed, height and purpose of the low-level flight by two jet aircraft over Roadlands hospital, Haddington, at 10.5 am on Tuesday 21 February.

Mr. Neubert

Military aircraft are authorised as a matter of routine to carry our low-level flying training in the areas mentioned at heights no lower than 250 ft and at speeds normally not exceeding 450 knots.

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