Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to re-establish air-to-air refuelling capability for the Agusta Westland Merlin HC4/4A helicopter fleet.
The potential to air-to-air refuel Merlin HC4/4A helicopters will continue to be reviewed but I am withholding further detail as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.