§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Defence Council instructions have been issued under the Emergency Powers Act 1964, the Defence (Armed Forces) Regulations 1939, part C of the second schedule to the Emergency Laws (Repeal) Act 1959, and the Defence (Transfer of Functions) Act 1964; what were the dates instructions were issued; how long they lasted; and what was the nature of the emergency which precipitated the instruction in each case.
§ Mr. StanleyI will write to the hon. Member.