§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what logistics stocks are(a) in and (b) in transit to the Gulf region. [87920]
§ Mr. Hoon[holding answer 18 December 2002]: The logistic stocks that are currently held in the Gulf are maintained at a level commensurate with current operational commitments, and replenished as necessary to ensure that our armed forces can continue to meet those tasks.