HC Deb 09 May 1989 vol 152 cc416-7W
70. Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now consider establishing an independent inquiry into the need for low flying.

Mr. Neubert

No.

88. Mr. Amos

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the number of low-flying sorties over the Tynedale area in Northumberland in 1988; what is the estimated number for 1989; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Neubert

Central records are not held in a form which would enable the information requested for 1988 to be provided; nor is it possible to estimate the level of activity that the Tynedale area will see during 1989. I can assure my hon. Friend, however, that the Government will continue to do all within their power to minimise the disturbance caused by low-flying training and to spread this activity as widely and fairly as possible throughout the country.