Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the review of readiness and availability requirements for NATO forces has been completed; and what effect Operation Granby has had on that review.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonGood progress is being made on NATO's continuing review of readiness and availability requirements and has already resulted in some relaxation in the readiness of NATO forces. Details are classified. Work is underway to complete the review and all relevant factors, including the lessons to be learnt from the Gulf conflict, are being taken into account.