§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Defence if members of the armed forces have been used in any capacity in policing operations in relation to the current miners' dispute.
§ Mr. StanleyI have nothing to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Barnsley, East (Mr. Patchett) on 21 May, at column 372.
§ Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for Defence what requests he has received for military aid to a civilian power in regard to movement of coal stocks (a) over the last seven months, and (b) in preparation for 25 October and beyond.
§ Mr. StanleyNone.