§ 22. Mr. Newensasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the latest discussions which have taken place with foreign Governments on the possibility of a British contribution to the proposed rapid deployment force.
§ 23. Mr. Trippierasked the Lord Privy Seal what recent discussions have been held with foreign Governments regarding a rapid deployment force.
§ Mr. HurdWe are continuing our discussions with friendly Governments on the rapid deployment force, but I have nothing to add to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale (Mr. Trippier) on 20 May.