Context
Dozens of constituents have complained about the training patterns of RAF and American fighter jets, affecting their ability to work and causing pet trauma and permanent hearing damage. The training occurs near the North Sea where alternative routes are possible.
Question
Dozens of my constituents have contacted me to express their frustration with the training patterns of both RAF and American fighter jets over North Norfolkâs towns and villages. It makes it hard to work, it traumatises pets, and in the case of one of my constituents it has left them with permanent hearing damage. They and I recognise the importance of training, but carrying out continuous manoeuvres over populated areas when we are so near to the North sea baffles them. Can the Minister assure me that he will review the training patterns in our area and take steps to reduce the impact on my residents?
Answer from The Minister for the Armed Forces (Al Carns)
I can assure the hon. Member that those increased training missions are to support an increased deployment across Europe, highlighting the issues, but I will meet the Minister to talk through those issues and see if we can make some slight changes.
Not addressed: The specific review of training patterns and concrete steps to reduce impact were not directly addressed
How: I Will Meet The Minister To Talk Through These Issues
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