HC Deb 18 December 1968 vol 775 cc385-6W
Mr. Cronin

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what progress is being made in training the Royal Air Force for its future commitment of providing air cover for ships of the Royal Navy at sea.

Mr. Reynolds:

Much detailed work is in progress between the Naval and Air Staffs to ensure that the Royal Air Force who are already experienced in some aspects of the task, are ready to take over their new responsibilities in entirety in 1972.