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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 10 March 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 2014. It was answered by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he plans to station any of the new F35 joint strike fighters in the Falkland Islands following their commissioning into service.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence continually reviews its force structure and basing options, but at present there are no plans to station UK F-35 aircraft in the Falkland Islands following their acceptance into service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
191400; 577 cc499-500W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Falkland Islands F-35 aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk