§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence in what areas other than training and logistics the United Kingdom is currently engaged in bilateral co-operation with the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonWe co-operate closely with the Federal Republic of Germany on a broad range of defence matters of mutual interest as a contribution to our joint commitment to the NATO Alliance. In addition to training and logistics, these include defence policy questions, operational planning, defence procurement matters, and concepts. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and his German counterpart have recently agreed on a number of measures to extend Anglo-German bilateral co-operation within the Alliance and are considering the establishment of a joint air defence unit in Germany.