§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much has been paid out by his Department in respect of compensation to farmers and landowners for loss or injury to animals caused by low-flying aircraft in each of the past three years.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleThe information is not immediately available in the form requested. As at November 1991 the cumulative amount of compensation402W paid in respect of livestock losses resulting from military low flying activity, for the last three financial years 1988 to 1991 was £569,313. Our information does not identify claimants by occupation.