§ Mr. Peter Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements he is making for the chartering of aircraft, in view of his decision to reduce Transport Command.
§ Mr. JohnThe reduction in the size of the RAF transport force announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence will be implemented progressively against the background of 73W reduced overseas peace-time commitments. It is too early to say whether an increased requirement for the charter of civil aircraft will arise.