HC Deb 10 March 1999 vol 327 cc210-1W
Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps his Department takes to ensure the compatibility of equipment held by the Falkland Islands defence force and that held by British troops stationed on the islands. [75641]

Mr. Doug Henderson

The Falkland Islands Defence Force, FIDF, is raised and funded independently by the Falkland Islands Government. We encourage the FIDF to purchase compatible equipment but are not in a position to require that they do so. The compatibility of forces is fostered by combined UK/FIDF exercises.

Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will review the decision to reduce Tristar flights to the Falklands. [75640]

Mr. Doug Henderson

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on 9 March 1999,Official Report, column 120, to my hon. Friend the Member for Chorley (Mr. Hoyle).

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