HC Deb 24 January 1985 vol 71 c530W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what will be the date and duration of exercise Brave Defender;

(2) whether exercise Brave Defender will involve the Territorial Army;

(3) whether exercise Brave Defender will involve units of the Home Service Force;

(4) whether exercise Brave Defender will involve regional emergency committees; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stanley

Exercise Brave Defender will take place from 2 to 13 September this year. The Territorial Army, including units of the Home nService Force, will play a full part. Regional emergency committees will not be involved.