§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) if he will list the technical arrangements which have 200W been made between the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany following the 1983 treaty on host nation support during crisis or war;
(2) what technical arrangements or other provisions have been made for German civilians provided to assist United Kingdom forces during crisis or war;
(3) if he will list the subjects of all technical arrangements which may be desired by either party which remain to be concluded between the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany following the 1983 treaty on host nations support during crisis or war.
§ Mr. StanleyThe formal arrangement under which German civilians would assist United Kingdom forces during crisis or war was signed between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of the Federal Republic on 13 December 1983. No technical arrangements under that agreement have been concluded to date, but a number are being prepared which will require support in such areas as:
- Transport
- Food and supplies
- Fuel
- Communications
- Use of civil airfields and ports
- Vehicles, plant and construction equipment
- Maintenance and repair services
- Civil labour