§ Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what consultations he will have before making a decision on a proposal for the reuse of Fairford airfield;
(2) what estimate he has made of the pollution effects which would arise from the reopening of Fairford airfield for use by United States KC135 aircraft.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettNo proposal has yet been made by Ministry of Defence to use RAF Fairford or any other airfield as a new base for KC135 tankers. Any consultation necessary as a result of such a proposal would in the first instance be a matter for the Secretary of State for Defence, as would any estimate of associated pollution.
§ Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what planning regulations must be satisfied before Fairford airfield can be reopened for use by KC135 aircraft.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettIt is for the Ministry of Defence to decide in the first place482W whether it is required to consult local planning authorities about development proposals under DOE Circular 7/77.