HC Deb 31 January 1992 vol 202 cc730-1W
Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what form of award was presented to the director of the Menwith Hill station for support to Desert Storm/Desert Shield; who presented the award; and what was the cost of arranging fighter planes to fly over Menwith Hill station on 16 January.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The director of Menwith Hill station is a United States official and any awards are a matter for the United States Government. No flypast of fighter aircraft took place at Menwith Hill station on 16 January.

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the danger to personnel working on Menwith Hill station or to people in the vicinity from radio frequency radiation.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

There is no health risk to employees at Menwith Hill station or to people in the vicinity from radio frequency radiation.

Mr. Madden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether Menwith Hill station presents any hazards to aircraft; and whether there are any restrictions on aircraft flying in the vicinity of Menwith Hill station.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

No.