§ Mr. LivingstoneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the incident on Thursday 15 April at RAF Wittering involving threatening action by a soldier towards women protesters; what was the position of the women relative to the barbed wire perimeter fence at the time; and what instructions are given to soldiers in such circumstances.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe women protesters were about 60 yd inside the station perimeter fence when they were challenged. I am satisfied that the action taken by the RAF and MOD police in removing them from the station was in accordance with MOD regulations.