HC Deb 24 February 1987 vol 111 cc207-8W
18. Mr. Nicholas Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what provision he has made to fill the aviation support ship role formerly carried out by HMS Hermes.

Mr. Stanley

Plans have been made to provide a limited helicopter lift capability in support of amphibious operations from within existing assets. We shall be addressing the means of providing helicopter lift in support of amphibious operations over the next few months.