HC Deb 23 March 1995 vol 257 cc330-1W
Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total annual cost to his Department for services at Plymouth airport in connection with Royal Navy training flights. [15778]

Mr. Soames

The total cost of Royal Navy training flights at Plymouth airport is £626,000 per annum.

Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent assessment he has made of the need to carry out Royal Navy training flights from Plymouth airport; and if he will make a statement. [15779]

Mr. Soames

There has been no recent assessment of the need to carry out Royal Navy training flights from Plymouth airport.

Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the cost to his Department of Sea King helicopters using Plymouth airport in relation to sea training. [15777]

Mr. Soames

The transfer of flag officer sea training from Portland to Plymouth in September this year will require the continuation of certain aviation support. Various options for the provision of the service are being investigated, including the use of civil aircraft under contract operating out of Plymouth airport, but comparative cost are not yet available.

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