§ Mr. WoolasTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what authorisation there is for low flying in the Saddleworth area; and if any part of the Oldham East and Saddleworth constituency is designated as a Royal Air Force training area. [117922]
§ Dr. MoonieIn principle the whole of the UK is available for military low flying training. A number of areas, including controlled airspace and towns with a population of over 10,000, are unavailable. Military low flying training is not permitted over the western half of the hon. Member's constituency as it is located within controlled airspace. The eastern half of the constituency, including the Saddleworth area, is, however, available.