§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many helicopters were normally carried by HMS "Hermes" for the landing of the Royal Marines and their stores when she was used primarily as an amphibious ship.
§ Mr. DuffyIn the amphibious rôle, HMS "Hermes" carried Wessex V, Sea King and Scout helicopters. It is not the normal practice to disclose the numbers of aircraft deployed from Royal Navy vessels.