§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any restrictions on civil liberties are envisaged in the exercise brave defender scenario; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyThe detailed exercise scenario is classified. However, as my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence stated on 21 March 1985 (Vol. 75, columns585–6) Exercise Brave Defender will test the revised home defence plans described in paragraph 413 of the "Statement on the Defence Estimates 1984" (Cmnd. 9227).
§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the most recent estimate of the cost of exercise brave defender; and if he will provide a breakdown.
§ Mr. StanleyI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy (Mr. Thomas) on 25 February 1985, at column83. Approximately two thirds of the £3 million is attributable to additional manpower and associated costs, such as travel; the remainder covers additional logistic support.