§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the primary purpose of the new radar equipment at Fylingdales.
§ Mr. NeubertThe modernised radar system at RAF Fylingdales will perform the same functions as the present system, which is to provide early warning of strategic ballistic missile attack.
§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage of the cost of installing the new early warning radar equipment at Fylingdales comes from United Kingdom sources.
§ Mr. NeubertThe modernised radar system itself will be constructed by an American company, at United States Government expense. British companies will carry out all the work to be undertaken in the United Kingdom on the infrastructure for the facility, at British Government expense. This infrastructure work, for which contracts are shortly to be awarded, will amount to some 27 per cent. of the total.