HC Deb 12 December 1985 vol 88 c780W
Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation base at Stornoway was used for any purpose during the Brave Defender defence exercise.

Mr. Stanley

A headquarters, for exercise purposes only, was set up within RAF Stornoway during Brave Defender.

Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what part of the Brave Defender defence exercise took place in the Western Isles; and who participated.

Mr. Stanley

Exercise activity in the Western Isles took place between 7 and 11 September when the ground defence of a number of exercise key points was practised. Members of the Regular Army, the Royal Air Force, and the Home Service Force took part.

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