HC Deb 12 December 1983 vol 50 c336W
Mr. Redmond

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the purpose of the expenditure of approximately $12 million by the United States air force at Royal Air Force Finningley; and on what projects the money will be spent.

Mr. Stanley

The United States air force did at one time have plans to spend about £5.5 million for the construction of storage facilities at RAF Finningley, but these plans are not being pursued at the present time.

Mr. Redmond

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what nuclear shelters exist at RAF Finningley; and if there are any plans to expand nuclear fallout shelters at RAF Finningley.

Mr. Stanley

None; and there are no present proposals to build any.

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