§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many airborne landings at battalion strength or above were made by the Parachute Regiment outside the United Kingdom in each of the last five years and in this year to date.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownOne in each of the years 1972 and 1973, two in 1974, none in 1975, and none in this year, to date.
§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence to what extent the Army's capability to drop guns, vehicles and other heavy loads in support of the Parachute Regiment has been reduced following the disbandment of 16 Parachute Heavy Drop Company of the RAOC.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe heavy drop capability has been reduced to that necessary to support a parachute battalion group.