§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the recent Operation Gimcrack on the former RAF Kenley.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesAn exercise, code named "Gimcrack", was held on 30–31 January by the Metropolitan Police in association with Government Departments and Army personnel to practise contingency plans for dealing with an international terrorist incident. It took place on private property at the disused premises of RAF Kenley, and lasted 18 hours.
The exercise was successful. It demonstrated the validity of the contingency plans, and it provided valuable experience for the participants.