Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the future size of the (a) army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) Royal Air Force in Gibraltar.
- Answer
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Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the future size of the (a) Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) Royal Air Force in Gibraltar. [135525] Mr. Ingram: Gibraltar remains a key staging post and forward mounting base comprising a naval base, airfield and other support facilities. We will continue to maintain forces there appropriate to its role.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 135525; 412 c615W;412 c621W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Armed forces Army Air force Gibraltar Navy
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