§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to make an announcement concerning the use by the US Administration of RAF Menwith Hill in the US missile defence system. [167746]
§ Mr. HoonThere are no current plans for any of the facilities at RAF Menwith Hill to be used for United States ballistic missile defence purposes. The position remains that United Kingdom approval would be needed should the US wish to use RAF Menwith Hill for missile defence purposes. No such request has been received.
§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the purpose is of the latest planning application for another radome at RAF Menwith Hill. [167747]
§ Mr. HoonThe proposed new radome at RAF Menwith Hill will house an additional antenna that will be used in support of the current mission of the base.