§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future use of the Apache helicopter in support of amphibious operations and the Royal Marines. [38946]
§ Mr. IngramTrials to determine the operating limits, and any modifications required, for the UK's WAH 64 Attack Helicopter to operate in a maritime environment are due to commence in early 2004. Decisions on the extent of the utility of the helicopter in support of amphibious operations and the Royal Marines will be informed by the outcome of the trials.