HC Deb 13 December 1965 vol 722 c183W
3. Mr. Heffer

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the Government's policy on the proposal for a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation mobile military force, as presented at the recent Western European Union assembly in Document 355; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Padley

Her Majesty's Government fully support the Allied Command Europe Mobile Force, to which we contribute an infantry battalion group and a tactical air squadron. The recommendation adopted by the Assembly of the Westren European Union will be considered in the Western European Union Council, where the Government will discuss it with their allies.