New HOC Defence Committee Inquiry
Announced yesterday.
DEFENCE COMMITTEE TO INQUIRE INTO UK’S ABILITY TO SUPPORT MILITARY OPERATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE
The Defence Committee’s inquiry will examine the progress made since the Strategic Defence Review in improving its Strategic Lift. The MoD has sought to improve this capability through a Public Finance Initiative (PFI) deal for six Roll-on Roll-off ferries, the purchase of five C-17 large transport aircraft from the US and the future procurement of 25 new A400M aircraft. But experience in Iraq and Afghanistan suggests that problems remain, particularly with airlift.
The Committee will examine the adequacy of the MoD’s current Strategic Lift and whether the proposals in the Strategic Defence Review need to be revisited. The inquiry will also examine the MoD’s use of commercial organisations to provide Strategic Lift.
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The Committee would welcome written evidence on these matters. This should be sent to the Clerk of the Defence Committee by Thursday 29 March 2007.
Isn't it finally time to include FSTA in the inquiry?