HC Deb 21 June 1984 vol 62 cc234-5W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Defence who is in command of the Royal Naval unit at Edzell; and to whom he reports.

Mr. Stanley

The Royal Navy unit at RAF Edzell is commanded by a Royal Navy lieutenant commander who reports to flag officer Scotland and Northern Ireland and the commander in chief fleet.

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if it is intended that Royal Navy personnel are to be permanently stationed at Edzell.

Mr. Stanley

Yes.

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the role of the Royal Naval unit at Edzell.

Mr. Stanley

The role of the Royal Naval unit at RAF Edzell is to facilitate the interoperability of Royal Navy and United States Navy communications systems and to provide communications support to Royal Navy ships.

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when the Royal Naval unit was established at Edzell.

Mr. Stanley

In October 1983.

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many civilians are employed by the Royal Navy at Edzell.

Mr. Stanley

None.