HC Deb 26 June 1992 vol 210 cc360-1W
Mrs. Mahon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 9 June,Official Report, column 17, for what reasons the military base at Menwith Hill station is linked by cable to the British Telecom Hunterstones tower.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The cables laid between Menwith Hill and the British Telecom relay station at Hunterstones tower did, at one time, carry British and United States defence communications. However, they were replaced a few years ago by a different British Telecom service and are consequently no longer in use.

Mrs. Mahon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 9 June,Official Report, column 97, if he will list the four United States armed services employed at Menwith Hill station.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

The army, air force, navy and marine corps.