HC Deb 15 February 1985 vol 73 c317W
Mrs. Clwyd

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish in the Official Report the numbers of United States national guardsmen who have been on exercise in the United Kingdom in 1984 and in 1985 to date.

Mr. Stanley

Eight hundred and forty in 1984. None so far in 1985.

Mrs. Clwyd

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if there are any plans for United States national guardsmen to visit the United Kingdom to take part in exercises at any time in 1985.

Mr. Stanley

It is envisaged that United States national guardsmen will participate in exercises in the United Kingdom in 1985 but no firm plans have as yet been made.