HC Deb 12 November 1984 vol 67 c151W
Mrs. Clwyd

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether United States forces in the United Kingdom have taken part in exercises in accordance with the joint United States Army-United States air force memorandum of understanding entitled, "Efforts for Enhancement of Joint Employment of the Airland Battle Doctrine," agreed on 21 April 1983.

Mr. Stanley

I shall answer shortly.

Mrs. Clwyd

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether units of the United States air force based in Britain require formal agreement from his Department before conducting national exercises.

Mr. Stanley

Not normally.

Name Company Charter Dates
SS Uganda P&O 3 January 1983 27 April 1985
MV Ice Lark Sea Lion 6 February 1983 6 February 1986
MV Skeldergate Turnbull Scott 25 January 1984 24 January 1985
MV Lumiere Cunard 1 March 1984 31 August 1985
MV Irishman United Towing 1 March 1983 15 April 1985
MV Oil Mariner Ocean Inchcape 16 April 1983 28 February 1985
MV Scottish Eagle Cayzer Irving 5 January 1984 5 July 1985
MV Maersk Harrier Maersk London 5 December 1983 30 June 1985
MV British Tamar BP Shipping 1 April 1984 31 December 1984
MV St Angus Gardners 30 April 1984 29 April 1985

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