§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have any information about the naval exercises off the coast of North Africa announced by the Israeli authorities; whether it is the case that forces under the command of the NATO Southern Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Leighton Smith, are to take part in these exercises; whether the Royal Navy or any other NATO forces (other than those from the 46WA United States of America) are to take part; and if so, with what intentions.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Henley)We are aware of these exercises, which do not involve UK forces or forces under NATO command.