§ Mr. CorbettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on current UK strategic lift capabilities. [36257]
§ Dr. ReidOur Strategic Lift requirement, in terms both of airlift and sealift, has been scrutinised closely in the Strategic Defence Review. This scrutiny has been, of course, informed by my Department's assessment of the adequacy of our currently available assets. No decisions have yet been taken.