§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the effect on in-service dates for each major equipment programme listed in tables 3, 4 and 5 of the "Statement on the Defence Estimates 1995" of the Budget settlement for defence. [2271]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotThe settlement provides the resources necessary to maintain and enhance the front-line capabilities of the armed forces, and to provide the support they need to carry out their wide range of tasks.