HC Deb 16 June 1992 vol 209 cc500-1W
Mr. Cryer

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the agreements governing the use of Menwith Hill by the National Security Agency of the United States of America.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The use of Menwith Hill by the United States Department of Defence is subject to confidential arrangements between the United Kingdom and United States Government.

Mr. Cryer

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations have been held with British Telecom Ltd. regarding the extensions at Menwith Hill near Harrogate; what additional cables have been provided from Hunterstones tower; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Aitken

My Department has no knowledge of any consultation with British Telecom regarding extensions at Menwith Hill nor work to lay additional cables from Hunterstones tower to Menwith Hill.

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