HC Deb 30 October 1996 vol 284 cc175-6W
Sir Michael Shersby

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what were the number of military air traffic movements at RAF Northolt in(a) 1989 and (b) 1994; and if he will estimate the number of such movements for the year ending 31 December 1996; [855]

(2) what was the total number of civilian air traffic movements at RAF Northolt in (a) 1989 and (b) 1994; and if he will estimate the number for the year ending 31 December 1996. [854]

Mr. Soames

The following table provides the information requested on military and civilian movements at RAF Northolt. The 1996 estimate for military movements includes those by civil aircraft on Government business, such as MOD charters.

1989 1994 19961
Military 9,500 7,319 8,450
Civilian 5,600 5,425 6,450
1 Estimate.