§ Lord Vivianasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have any plans to cut any brigade and battle group level exercises in 2002–03; if there are plans to reduce the number of exercises, which of these exercises will be withdrawn from the training programme; and for what reason. [HL3278]
§ Lord BachWe have yet to finalise our plans for brigade and battle group exercises for 2002–03, but no direction has been given to cancel any exercises at this time.