§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the test phase of the Fylingdales phased array radar is due to be completed; when the PAR is due to become fully operational; and what role it will play in the nation's defence.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe phased array radar at RAF Fylingdales will reach initial operational capability on 1 July this year and will be fully operational on 1 October. The role of the station will continue to be that of a ballistic missile early warning system.