§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Defence what will be the extent of any British commitment to the setting up of a rapid development force by the United States of America;
(2) what consultations he has had with Dr. Harold Brown, the American Defence Secretary, regarding the plans to form a rapid development force.
§ Mr. PymThe rapid deployment force is a purely American force and its setting up is, therefore, a matter for the United States Government. Although I have not discussed this with Dr. Brown, our officials will be keeping closely in touch over the coming months on this and other matters of common interest.