§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what plans he has for journalists to take part in exercise "Eternal Triangle" in West Germany in 1983; and on what basis such journalists will be selected;
(2) if he will make a statement on his plans to enable selected journalists to undergo annual military training, and receive privileged access to front line areas in time of war;
(3) what research into training of journalists has been conducted with the British Army of the Rhine.
§ Mr. BlakerFollowing the recommendations of the House of Commons Defence Committee report dated 8 December 1982 on "The Handling of Press and Public Information during the Falklands Conflict", steps are being taken to incorporate a greater public relations element in all major exercises, including exercise "Eternal Triangle", and for briefing the journalists who will participate in them. The attendance of journalists will be arranged with newspaper editors in the usual way.