§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Nimrod aircraft he estimates will now be surplus to squadron and OCU strength, having regard to the eight new aircraft being delivered and to the planned disbandment of the squadron in Malta.
§ Mr. JohnIt will not be possible to estimate the number, if any, of Nimrod aircraft that will be surplus to squadron and OCU strength until decisions about the possible future use of the aircraft have been taken.