§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will reassess the military justification for garrisoning the Falklands at current levels. [61358]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonThe Strategic Defence Review confirmed the Government's commitment to ensure the security of our Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands. It concluded that there is at present no requirement to alter the size of the Garrison on the Falkland Islands. We continue, however, to keep force levels under review.