Nuclear Convoys (Hansard, 15 March 2001)

HC Deb 15 March 2001 vol 364 c676W 676W

§ Mr. Alan Simpson
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the RAF Wittering care and maintenance of TCHDs will cease. [153729]

§ Mr. Spellar
It is planned that the care and maintenance of Truck Cargo Heavy Duty (TCHD) Mark II vehicles at RAF Wittering will cease by 31 March 2002.

§ Mr. Alan Simpson
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence who is in overall control of TCHD Mark II transports; and which department is in command of TCHD operations. [153728]

§ Mr. Spellar
On 1 April 1999 the Chief of Defence Logistics assumed overall responsibility for nuclear convoy operations.