§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the purpose of the fast jet activity which has been taking place between West Freugh airfield and the Carsphairn-New Galloway area since 18 November; how many and what types of aircraft are taking part; what is the minimum permitted height during these operations; and what increase there has been in the level of such activity.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleSince 18 November 1991 the following groups of fast jet aircraft have operated from West Freugh and flown in the Carsphairn-New Galloway area:
Date Aircraft Purpose of activity 18–22 November 1991 6 RAF Harriers 6 RAF Tornados Routine training 3–7 February 1992 5 RN Sea Harriers Routine training 10–21 February 1992 2 RAF Tornados 3 RAF Harriers I RAF Jaguar Trials All aircraft were authorised to fly to a minimum permitted height of 250 ft. The three sets of activity were not related.