HC Deb 26 February 1976 vol 906 c304W
Mr. Ridley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future use, manning levels and annual cost for RAF Fairford.

Mr. John

There is a continuing requirement for RAF Fairford as a relief landing ground for the RAF stations at Brize Norton and Lyneham. Fairford will also continue to be used as a reserve airfield to accommodate aircraft displaced from other airfields whilst runway repairs take place. These tasks require a permanent staff of about 40 Service and civilian personnel at Fairford. It is estimated that the annual cost is approximately £700,000.

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