HC Deb 23 March 1979 vol 964 cc775-6W
Mr. Pattie

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what constitutes the air element of the United Kingdom mobile force.

Mr. Wellbeloved

The air element of the United Kingdom mobile force currently comprises two squadrons of Jaguar aircraft and 22 Puma helicopters.

Mr. Pattie

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what constitutes the United Kingdom contribution to the Allied Command Europe mobile force.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

The current United Kingdom contribution consists of one squadron of Harriers, four Puma helicopters, an infantry battalion group, a logistic support battalion and other support troops.