asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many complaints he has received in 1982 to date concerning low-flying aircraft from residents in the counties of Gwynedd, Dyfed and Powys; and if he will make a statement.

Two hundred and nineteen to date. Low-flying is dispersed as widely as possible throughout the United Kingdom. The training is of paramount importance to the security of the country and all practical measures are taken to reduce disturbance and to assure the safety of the public.