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Mr. Trotter
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether it is intended to form a new squadron for the Nimrod aircraft to be used on maritime reconnaissance over the North Sea oilfields; and, if so, when this will become operational.
Mr. Wellbeloved
No. The four additional Nimrod aircraft for offshore duties are being allocated to existing maritime reconnaissance squadrons in the United Kingdom and will become operational from 1st January next year.