House of Lords written question – answered am ar 21 Hydref 2013.
Lord Jones of Cheltenham
Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Warsi on 29 July (WA 265), what logistical and practical aspects require consideration regarding using Wideawake Airfield on Ascension Island as a staging post or alternative or diversionary landing site for flights to and from St Helena; and what estimate they have made of the costs of implementation.
Baroness Northover
Lords Spokesperson (Women & Equalities), Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip), Lords Spokesperson (Department for International Development)
Discussions with the United States Government about the use of Wideawake Airfield are ongoing.
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