§ Lord Marlesfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect to complete their review of the future defence use of RAF Northolt; and whether they expect to be able to release the 490 acres on this site for housing. [HL3854]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham Deanthe MoD is currently producing a Strategic Development Plan for the Defence Estate of Greater London. The future of RAF Northolt forms a part of this work. While significant progress has been made, the work is still some way from completion and I am not able to give a date for the publication of the findings. It would be inappropriate for me to comment on any specific 81WA matters to be covered by the report in advance of its completion.
§ Lord Marlesfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many air movements there were from RAF Northolt during the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available; how many of these were for VIP and royal flying tasks; how many for other military and Ministry of Defence charter flights; and how many, on a repayment basis, for other business users. [HL3855]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanThe last 12-month period for which figures are available is January to December 1998. In that year there were a total of 13,575 aircraft movements, a movement being defined as a take-off or landing. This total was made up of 4,626 movements by RAF aircraft, 110 movements by civilian aircraft on UK Government business, 1,838 movements by other military aircraft and 6,997 civilian aircraft movements, of which 6,257
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