HC Deb 17 July 1969 vol 787 c188W
100. Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why surplus airfields in Great Britain are being offered to the Luftwaffe for training purposes; what safeguards are being provided against crashes by F104 Star-fighters in the light of the number of such crashes in West Germany; and if he will undertake to inform the House before agreement is reached.

Mr. Healey

It is consistent with our policy of support for N.A.T.O. that we should be willing to discuss further training facilities for a N.A.T.O. partner. The Federal German Republic has not yet made any proposal to us, whether for training by Starfighters on other aircraft. I shall be glad to inform the House of any agreement reached.