§ Mr. Wilkinsonasked the Minister of State for Defence whether, in view of the reinforcement from Atlantic waters of the United States carrier task force in the China Sea, he remains satisfied that the provision of maritime air power for the Royal Navy from the navies and air forces of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies is adequate; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord BalnielOur national capability for air support for the fleet is substantial. So far as NATO is concerned, planning for maritime operations takes account, and will continue to take account, of the resources available to the alliance as a whole.