§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received on behalf of the schoolchildren at Mintlaw academy, whose exams were disturbed by the aircraft exercises over their school, on 26 April; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeubertApart from representations made by the hon. Member for Banff and Buchan, the Ministry of Defence is aware of only one representation, made to RAF Buchan, on behalf of the schoolchildren at Mintlaw academy. Should any schools feel that the examination performance of their pupils might have been adversely affected, it is a matter for them to make appropriate representations to the Scottish Examination Board which will, I am sure, give them careful consideration.
§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if, when planning any future low-flying air defence exercises, he will take into account the timing of certificated exams taking place in the areas over which the exercises will be happening; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NeubertI have nothing to add to the letter of 27 April 1990 to the hon. Member from my noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces, a copy of which has been placed in the Library.