§ Lord Marshasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will set out the current situation relating to the proposals for a substantial increase in glider movements out of RAF Upper Rissington and the estimated timetable for an end to current uncertainty. [HL1071]
§ The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)RAF Little Rissington is one of a number of Ministry of Defence sites under consideration as a new location for the future delivery of Joint Service Adventurous Training (Gliding) following the planned closure of RAF Bicester in December 2001. A detailed investigation into alternative sites is under way and will be completed within the next few months.
§ Lord Marshasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will estimate the level of glider movements from RAF Upper Rissington in the months May to September 2001 inclusive. [HL1072]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanThe No. 637 Volunteer Gliding School, currently based at RAF Little Rissington, is programmed to undertake approximately 4,000 glider launches per annum. Historical data indicates the number of launches taking place during the period May to September 2001 is likely to be in the region of 1,700.
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