§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the extent of involvement by his Department in NATO exercise Wintex/Cimex 1987 and exercise Wintex/Cimex 1989; what is the number of staff engaged in the exercise planning process and in the exercises themselves; and what are the ranks and responsibilities of the staff involved.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe Department plays its part in testing those provisions in which we have an interest. Staff participate as required; it would not be appropriate for me to supply the details requested.
a. Child casualties1: GB: 3rd Quarter, 1987 to 2nd Quarter, 1989 Killed Seriously injured All severities Period Number Percentage change on same quarter in previous year Number Percentage change on same quarter in previous year Number Percentage change on same quarter in previous year 1987 Quarter 3 130 — 2,501 — 12,318 — Quarter 4 91 — 1,857 — 9,279 — 1988 Quarter 1 81 — 1,755 — 8,637 — Quarter 2 125 — 2,144 — 11,057 — Quarter 3 100 -23 2,251 -10 11,698 -5 Quarter 4 103 13 1,773 -5 9,658 4 1989 Quarter 12 66 -19 1,831 4 8,916 3 Quarter 22 96 -23 2,146 — 11,299 2 1 Casualties aged 14 or under. 2 Provisional
b. Adult casualties1: GB: 3rd Quarter, 1987 to 2nd Quarter, 1989 Killed Seriously injured All severities Period Number Percentage change on same quarter in previous year Number Percentage change on same quarter in previous year Number Percentage change on same quarter in previous year 1987 Quarter 3 1,279 — 15,197 — 72,456 — Quarter 4 1,332 — 15,506 — 75,743 — 1988 Quarter 1 1,023 — 13,254 — 66,111 — Quarter 2 1,052 — 12,992 — 64,627 — Quarter 3 1,196 -6 14,358 -6 73,290 1 Quarter 4 1,372 3 15,034 -3 77,227 2 1989 Quarter 12 1,112 9 12,153 -8 65,026 -2 Quarter 22 1,037 -1 12,474 -3 68,544 6 1 Casualties aged 15 or over, or with unknown age. 2 Provisional