HC Deb 25 October 1994 vol 248 cc584-5W
Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Ministry of Defence police are employed at NSA Menwith Hill station.

Mr. Soames

It is not our policy to comment on specific security arrangements.

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which organisation employs the chief of station at Menwith Hill station; and what is its nationality.

Mr. Soames

The chief of station at Menwith Hill is employed by the national security agency of the United States.

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) breaches of security, (b) arrests and (c) successful prosecutions there have been at Menwith Hill station in the last year to date.

Mr. Soames

Between 1 January and 20 October 1994 the figures are as follows:

Breaches 520
Arrests 27
Successful prosecutions 4
The figure for breaches relates to the number of incursions on MOD land. None of the reported incidents led to any entry into secure areas within the Menwith Hill station site.

Mr. Maddon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total cost of the two new radomes, support buildings, roads and security fencing at Menwith Hill station; and how this cost is being met.

Mr. Soames

The cost of the two new radomes and support structures has been borne by the United States Government. The total cost is a matter for the United States authorities.