§ Mr. WilkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many flights by Antonov 124/100 aircraft have been chartered by his Department to West African destinations associated with the crisis in Sierra Leone; on what dates; what loads were carried in each case; and how many refuelling stops were required en route. [122533]
§ Mr. HoonAs of 1200 hours 16 May, five Antonov 124/100 sorties have been chartered by the MOD to West African destinations associated with the crisis in Sierra Leone: three flights on 8 May 2000; one flight on 9 May 2000; and one flight on 13 May 2000. Each flight carried between 61 tonnes and 82.5 tonnes of store and equipment. Refuelling stops were not required.