§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the present strength of the Royal Air Force Regiment, and what are his proposals for its future strength in the light of the Government's defence cuts.
§ Mr. JohnThe Royal Air Force Regiment currently comprises 12 squadrons operating in the low-level air defence and field rôles primarily for the defence of airfields. Our studies of the final size and shape of the reduced force required to meet post defence review commitments are not yet complete.