HC Deb 09 March 1998 vol 308 c41W
23. Mr. Bob Russell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to merge the Parachute Regiment with 24 Airmobile Brigade; and if he will make a statement. [31426]

Dr. Reid

We are looking at a number of options regarding the future structure of the Army in the context of the Strategic Defence Review. I cannot say at this stage what our final decisions will be.