HC Deb 08 February 1961 vol 634 c381
18. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Defence how much joint working has been achieved between the three Services.

Mr. Watkinson

Except for operations that by their nature concern only one Service, all operational planning is now carried out by the Services jointly; and their orders of battle and their equipment are planned as a whole. Their technical and administrative support is pooled wherever this is calculated to make for economy and efficiency.

Mr. Hynd

Is the Minister satisfied that sufficient progress has been made in that direction?

Mr. Watkinson

No, I am not entirely satisfied, and I hope to take it a good deal further before long.