HC Deb 20 November 2003 vol 413 c1277W
Mr. Keith Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on reasons for the reduction in manning requirement for the(a) Royal Navy and (b) Royal Air Force since 1998. [140222]

Mr. Caplin

I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.