HC Deb 04 December 1986 vol 106 c771W
Mr. O'Neill

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has agreed to stockpile the casings for Bigeye bombs in the United Kingdom either now or in time of war.

Mr. Stanley

No.

Mr. O'Neill

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if the F111 aircraft based at Lakenheath or Upper Heyford would be used as delivery platforms for Bigeye bombs in the event of war.

Mr. Stanley

No such request has been received. I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the right hon. Member for Llanelli (Mr. Davies) on 15 May at columns545–6.

Mr. O'Neill

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if there are any plans to use Royal Air Force aircraft as delivery platforms for Bigeye bombs in the event of war.

Mr. Stanley

No.