HC Deb 23 October 1990 vol 178 c95W
Mr. Robin Cook

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the outcome of the inquiry by the Civil Aviation Authority into the jamming of air traffic control radar at Edinburgh airport on 19 June during a mock attack on Rosyth dockyard.

Mr. McLoughlin

The Edinburgh approach radar was subject to interference for a period of 90 seconds on 19 June 1990, caused by an RAF aircraft participating in a routine exercise. There was no risk to the safety of any civil or military aircraft during this period.

The air traffic control authorities at Edinburgh airport have now agreed procedures with the military exercise planners to prevent such interference occurring in the future.