§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of State for Defence how many sonic bangs have been caused by military aircraft over Cardiganshire in the past two years; and how many of these have occurred since 1st January 1973.
§ Lord LambtonDuring the last two years, five supersonic flights by Ministry of Defence aircraft have taken place over Cardiganshire, all but one since 1st January 1973. The minimum altitude for such flying is 25,000 ft.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of State for Defence if he will issue a direction to Royal Air Force station commanders that the sound barrier is not to be broken over any part of the United Kingdom.
§ Lord LambtonUnder existing regulations, Royal Air Force station commanders may authorise supersonic flights only over the sea.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of State for Defence how many complaints have been received by him or by the Royal Air Force of sonic bangs caused by military aircraft over Cardiganshire in 1972.
§ Lord LambtonNone