Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 December 1998. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Monday, 7 December 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will reassess the military justification for garrisoning the Falklands at current levels.
- Answer
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Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will reassess the military justification for garrisoning the Falklands at current levels. [61358] Mr. Doug Henderson: The Strategic Defence Review confirmed the Government's commitment to ensure the security of our Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands. It concluded that there is at present no requirement to alter the size of the Garrison on the Falkland Islands. We continue, however, to keep force levels under review.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 61358; 322 c58W
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Armed forces Deployment Falkland Islands
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