§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish in the Official Report regulations governing the flight of British and NATO military aircraft over the United Kingdom including levels of flying and sites to be avoided; and if he will state how these regulations are enforced upon British and NATO aircrew.
§ Mr. PattieThe regulations governing military flying are very extensive and detailed and subject to frequent change. It would not be practicable to publish them in theOfficial Report, but I can say that aircraft using the United Kingdom low flying system are not normally permitted to fly below 250 feet and are required to avoid built-up areas, airports, hospitals and nuclear power stations.
British and Allied aircrew are required to observe them by the provisions of their Service disciplinary codes—in the case of the British Services, Queen's Regulations. All suspected breaches of regulations are fully investigated and in appropriate cases disciplinary action follows.