§ 23. Mr. Allan Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Defence in what military circumstances it is envisaged that American F111 aircraft would be used in Europe at a time of conflict.
§ Mr. Ian StewartThe F111 is a long-range dual capable aircraft which is assigned to SACEUR for use in the event of a conflict involving NATO in Europe. In accordance with the practice of successive Governments, I am not prepared to comment on the details of particular operational plans.