§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on Lynx replacement at RNAS Yeovilton. [131232]
§ Mr. IngramThe Surface Combatant Maritime Rotorcraft, which is planned to fulfil the role currently undertaken by Lynx HMA Mk3 and Lynx HMA Mk8 based at RNAS Yeovilton, is provisionally planned to enter service later this decade. The project is presently in the assessment phase, in which the capability offered by the Westland Helicopters Ltd. Future Lynx proposal is being evaluated. The outcome of this assessment will result in a decision on the procurement of a replacement for Lynx early in 2004.
§ Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on site security at RNAS Yeovilton. [131233]
§ Mr. IngramAll aspects of security at RNAS Yeovilton are maintained and administered in accordance with the requirements of the current Joint Service Publication (JSP) 440℄The Defence Manual of Security. Security arrangements throughout the Royal Navy Estate, including RNAS Yeovilton, are subject to a programme of regular audit inspections by the Director of Naval Security's Integrated Contingency Planning Area Teams.