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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

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
Link
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