§ Mr. Churchillasked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to bring about the major increase in numbers of reserve forces called for under the NATO defence improvement programme.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownAs the communique of the recent NATO summit in Washington makes clear, the immediate action required on reserve forces relates to improving the effectiveness of existing reserves. The question of increases in886W the numbers of NATO's reserve forces will be considered for the longer term.