§ 47. Mr. Soamesasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he next proposes to review force levels in the British Army of the Rhine.
§ Mr. StanleyWe stand by our commitment to maintain the strength of BAOR at not less than 55,000 in peace, consistent with our obligations under the Brussels treaty.184W Within that commitment, the detailed composition of BAOR is under constant review to achieve the optimum and most cost-effective mix of forces.