HC Deb 27 November 1984 vol 68 cc416-7W
Mr. D.E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence on what date the second flight of cruise missiles became operational with the 501st Tactical Missile Wing at Greenham common.

Mr. Heseltine

In early October.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many exercises involving transporter erector launchers and launch control centres driving off the base have taken place since the initial operating capacity of cruise missiles at Greenham common.

Mr. Stanley

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 20 November, at column 88.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether units of the 501st Tactical Missile Wing at Royal Air Force Greenham common have passed all their tactical evaluation tests.

Mr. Stanley

The information of the performance of units in tactical evaluation exercises is classified and cannot be released.

Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he is satisfied that the basing of cruise missiles at Royal Air Force, Molesworth will not be adversely affected by radio and radar emissions from Royal Air Force Alconbury.

Mr. Stanley

Yes.