§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Bradford, South of Tuesday 30 June, Official Report, column 51, how many civilians have been killed or injured and what is the value of property damaged in Jaguar and Tornado aircraft accidents since 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanNo civilian injuries or fatalities resulted from the accidents referred to in my answer of 30 June. As the hon. Member will be aware, the Ministry of Defence makes every effort to ensure that members of the public do not suffer loss or material damage as a result of Royal Air Force operations. Anyone so affected is encouraged to submit a claim for compensation under long-standing procedures. A complete record of compensation claims for the period in question cannot be compiled at such short notice. However, since 1982, claims to the value of £30,000 have been settled as a result of Tornado and Jaguar accidents. Claims originating from recent accidents are still under consideration.