HC Deb 14 February 1968 vol 758 c1340
31. Mr. Goodhew

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what further reduction in British forces in Germany is being planned.

49. Dr. David Kerr

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for reducing the size of the British Army of the Rhine.

Mr. Healey

None, Sir.

Mr. Goodhew

In that case, will the right hon. Gentleman take the opportunity today to do what he failed to do the last time I asked him this question and now give a categorical assurance that he has no plans, initiated before the announcement of devaluation, to reduce our forces in Germany by a half?

Mr. Healey

I have already given that assurance. I hope that the hon. Gentleman is not disputing my good faith in giving it. [Interruption.]

Mr. Dalyell

In view of the remarks of Sir John Hackett, can my right hon. Friend say on what authority he communicated those views to The Times?

Mr. Healey

I understand that later Questions on this subject appear on the Order Paper.