§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will cause flights of low-flying aircraft to be arranged over various parts of the United Kingdom 258W so that the reaction of the general public thereto can be compared with that of persons living in the counties of Merioneth Cardigan and Carmarthen who have suffered such flights for a considerable time.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe county of Cardigan and parts of the counties of Merioneth and Carmarthen are situated within two areas used for low-flying by the R.A.F. There are 15 such areas and various routes linking them within the United Kingdom. Low flying is an essential part of operational training. Low flying is strictly controlled and, consistent with operational and safety requirements, it is carried out in such a way as to cause the least disturbance to the general public. I very much regret the unavoidable disturbance which does occur from time to time in certain areas, and I am always willing to investigate any individual complaints that are brought to my attention.