RAF Fairford (Hansard, 13 February 2004)

Drew
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what building work is under way at RAF Fairford, with particular reference to hangar capacity. [155116]

Caplin
The building work currently under way at RAF Fairford involves a number of general infrastructure upgrade programmes. These include a fuel complex, a 4.5km perimeter road around the south-east portion of the airfield, some airfield pavement works, the construction of a single-bay portable aircraft shelter and a two-bay aircraft maintenance hangar capable of housing a wide variety of aircraft, including the USAF B-2 aircraft.
The current operational status of RAF Fairford as a NATO designated standby base will not change and no aircraft will be permanently stationed at the base.
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§ Mr. Drew
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to further secure the boundary fence at RAF Fairford. [155187]

Caplin
Every aspect of security at all RAF bases, including RAF Fairford, is under constant review and improvements are made when necessary.