HC Deb 02 July 1987 vol 118 c162W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the Royal Navy has adopted any part of the maritime strategy of the United States; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stewart

The maritime strategy to which the hon. Gentleman refers is a United States national strategy. The United States Navy have kept us fully in touch with their thinking. There have been no recent changes in the basic maritime strategy of either NATO or the Royal Navy.