§ Mr. Lathamasked the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has held with his fellow North Atlantic 360W Treaty Organisation Defence Ministers of the effect on the policy of flexible response of the United States army's field manual 100–5 operations deep strike strategy, and the promulgation in August 1982 of the airland battle 2000 concept by the United States army training and doctrine command.
§ Mr. StanleyMy right hon. Friend has not had such discussions.
§ Mr. Barronasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the United States army and air force concept for joint attack of the second echelon, agreed by them in December 1982, have ever been used by United States forces on exercise while operating from bases in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. StanleyI understand not.