§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the percentage reduction in (a) frigates and (b) destroyers between the present and the beginning of what he referred to in his answer of 16 November, Official Report, c. 156, as the medium term.
§ Mr. PattieOur needs are under review in the light of the post-Falklands situation. I cannot therefore offer a forecast at this stage.