HC Deb 15 March 2002 vol 381 cc1254-5W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has(a) made to and (b) received from his (i) Belgian, (ii) German and (iii) Dutch counterparts regarding the future of NATO's Multinational Central Europe division MND (C). [43637]

Mr. Hoon

In 2001, NATO's Military Committee agreed that the role of selected formations, including the Multinational Division (Central), must be addressed in the NATO Force Structure Review. We are discussing the future of this formation with our counterparts in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the UK contribution is to NATO's Multinational Central Europe division MND (C). [43636]

Mr. Hoon

The United Kingdom has 27 peace establishment posts on the staff of the Headquarters Multinational Division (Central) in Germany. In addition, the United Kingdom assigns a number of forces to the Multinational Division (Central), which may be called on for specific operations. These include an Air Defence Regiment, Combat Service Support and elements of the Support Helicopter Force.