§ Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the total number and percentage of the British Army of the Rhine who will be (a) on holiday and (b) on courses during the period from 19 December 1980 and 5 January 1981.
§ Mr. HayhoeIt is not the practice to give detailed information about in-theatre strengths. The granting of leave over the Christmas period is subject to our continuing to be able to meet our NATO commitments, and there are plans for the immediate return of those in the United Kingdom to BAOR in the event of an emergency.