§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the number of frigates and destroyers that are operating without the Lynx helicopter. [121603]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 11 May 2000]: At present, there are no frigates and destroyers on current operations without their dedicated Lynx flight. However, 10 other frigates and destroyers are presently at sea on other tasks, such as exercises and training, without their Lynx helicopters.