HC Deb 07 February 1989 vol 146 cc661-2W
36. Mr. Bradley

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from (i) German citizens and (ii) the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany seeking a reduction of low flying in Germany.

112. Mr. Martlew

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from(a) German citizens and (b) the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany seeking a reduction of low flying in Germany.

Mr. Neubert

My right hon. Friend has not received any such representations from citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany, but last week he had discussions with his German colleague, Dr. Scholz, about a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including ways in which it might be possible to ease the impact of low flying training on German citizens.

58. Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make arrangements for independent monitoring of low-level military flying exercises to enforce regulations concerning maximum speeds and minimum heights.

Mr. Neubert

No.

70. Mr. Amos

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the expected number of low-flying exercises over Northumberland in the next 12 months.

Mr. Neubert

Whilst detailed planning has not yet been finalised, low-flying exercises activity over Northumberland this year is expected to be no greater than in recent years. I shall of course continue to give hon. Members advance notification of any significant low-flying activity which may affect their constituents.

89. Mr. Irvine

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the extent of low-flying training available to the RAF in West Germany is sufficient; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Neubert

The present level of low-flying training available to the Royal Air Force in the Federal Republic of Germany, together with that undertaken by Royal Air Force (Germany) aircrew in the United Kingdom and elsewhere is assessed to be sufficient to enable them to carry out their essential operational training and other tasks.

99. Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will take steps to reduce the amount of low-flying in Scotland.

131. Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will take steps to reduce the amount of low flying in Scotland.

Mr. Neubert

No.

Mr. Tredinnick

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many low-flying military aircraft passed within one mile of East Shilton and Hinckley, Leicestershire, each month between 1 January 1988 and 31 January 1989.

Mr. Neubert

The information requested is not available and could not be provided without disproportionate effort and cost.