§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations take place between North Atlantic Treaty Organisation military officials regarding the use of long-range United States nuclear bombers in military and airforce manoeuvres being held in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Stanley[pursuant to his reply, 7 July 1986, c. 91]: Long-range nuclear capable aircraft of the USAF deploy to this country from time to time to participate, in a conventional role, in both national and NATO exercises. No consultations take place with NATO on national exercises. For NATO exercises, plans are drawn up by the relevant major NATO commander in consultation with the nations participating.