HC Deb 17 November 1986 vol 105 c61W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement as to the policy with regard to the assistance of service personnel at equestrian events, to include information on repayment and the levels of compulsion applied to service personnel.

Mr. Freeman

Service personnel may assist with displays and other such events, including equestrian events, provided this would not be to the detriment of military commitments. In most circumstances those involved would he volunteers; costs would normally be charged to the organisers.