HC Deb 08 June 1981 vol 6 cc36-7W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration has been given to the economies that might result from the transfer of some Royal Air Force units from bases in West Germany to bases in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Blaker

We keep the cost of all our forces in West Germany under constant review. There are no current plans to withdraw any Royal Air Force units from that country, but, as my right hon. Friend made clear in the House in the recent defence debate, we are reviewing a wide range of options for the future defence programme.