HC Deb 22 October 1975 vol 898 cc181-2W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many aircraft are required to transport and drop at one time a parachute battalion and supporting units; and whether sufficient RAF aircraft will be available to drop a complete battalion at one time after the rundown of the transport force.

Mr. John

It is not the practice to provide precise details of our operational capabilities, but I can confirm that this task is within the capability of the RAF aircraft that are being retained.