§ Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Minister of State for Defence what is the future of Royal Air Force, Lindholme; and what will be the location of the Northern Radar, Air Traffic Control Radar Unit, at present stationed there.
§ Lord LambtonThe Hastings flight of the Strike Command Bombing School, at present based at Royal Air Force, Lindholme, is to transfer to Royal Air Force, Scampton, on 1st September. From that date, flying will cease at Royal Air Force, Lindholme. The remainder of the Strike Command Bombing School will remainin situ for the time being.
There are no plans to move either Northern Radar, Air Traffic Control Radar Unit or Headquarters Military Air Traffic Operations (Northern Region) from Royal Air Force, Lindholme.