HC Deb 03 March 1986 vol 93 cc71-2W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make it his policy not to participate in future RIMPAC exercises.

Mr. Stanley

No.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what benefits Her Majesty's Government expect the Royal Navy to gain from participation in the RIMPAC exercise.

Mr. Stanley

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley (Mr. Foulkes) on 21 February, at columns 377.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will now withdraw United Kingdom forces from participation in RIMPAC 1986.

Mr. Stanley

No.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with representatives of foreign Governments about British participation in the RIMPAC exercises 1986.

Mr. Stanley

My right hon. Friend has had no such discussions.