HC Deb 19 December 1974 vol 883 cc562-3W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what would be the strength in manpower of the following forces proposed to be assigned to NATO in a reinforcement role: (a) the air portable brigade, and (b) the Royal Marine Commando Group.

Mr. William Rodgers

The future size and shape of our NATO reinforcement forces following the defence review are still subject to detailed study and are under discussion with our allies. It is not, in any case, our usual practice to release details of this nature.

Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the strength in manpower of the Army units currently assigned to NATO in a reinforcement role in total and for each of the following: (a) Joint Airborne Taskforce, (b) Amphibious Forces and (c) 3 Division.

Mr. William Rodgers

It is not our practice to give these details.