§ Mr. MeacherTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps are taken to ensure that adequate and proper soundproofed accommodation is provided for courts martial to be conducted at operational Royal Air Force bases.
§ Mr. NeubertRoyal Air Force regulations require stations to provide a suitable room (of unspecified dimensions) to house the courts martial and additional rooms adjacent for robing facilities for the court officials.
276WThe room chosen will vary from station to station dependent upon availability; no sound attenuation is laid down as a requirement. To minimise disruption and inconvenience to the court, stations restrict the level and area of flying activity during the courts martial whenever possible. In cases where disruption is unavoidable, an alternative location is provided when this is practical.