§ 44. Mr. Dewarasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many requests are presently outstanding from civil authorities in Scotland for help under the programme for military assistance to the community; and what plans he has to expand this programme.
§ Mr. Boyden:25 projects are due to start this year; 45 others have been accepted in principle but require further feasibility studies. Future plans for military aid to the civil community will be mentioned in the forthcoming Statement on Defence Estimates.