Written question asked by Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 8 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 May 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the number of frigates and destroyers that are operating without the Lynx helicopter. - Including figures. (Holding answer 11 May 2000).

Answer: Mr. Duncan Smith: To 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.

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