Did he answer the question?
on military aircraft, when he expects to publish the findings of the capability investigation on maritime surveillance capability; and if he will make a statement.
MoD has completed its investigation into its long term requirements for maritime surveillance capability,
Subtle difference here.
withholding . . . disclosure . . . prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the armed forces.
She asked about maritime capability - clearly rather limited with only short range air assets.
He said the MOD had looked at the long term requirement - nothing about the now.
Clearly highlighting the capability now - limited - would indeed be prejudicial now.
Wonder what Private Eye would make of this?