Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what proposals he has to provide alternative postings within the Ministry of Defence to personnel from Nos. 16, 15, 92 and 20 Squadrons; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what proposals he has to offer early retirement or voluntary redundancy packages to personnel from Nos. 16, 15, 19, 92 and 20 Squadrons; and if he will make a statement;
305W(3) whether he envisages having to compel any of the personnel of Nos. 16, 15, 19, 92 and 20 Squadrons to become redundant; and if he will make a statement;
(4) what discussions he has with local housing authorities about the future housing requirements of personnel from Nos. 16, 15, 19, 92 and 20 Squadrons.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThere are no plans to make any of the personnel of Nos. 15, 16, 19, 20 or 92 Squadrons redundant, nor to offer them special terms for premature voluntary release. Squadron personnel will be posted to other units in the normal way. There is no need to hold discussions with local authorities about the future housing requirements of these personnel.