Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations he has had with the Supreme Allied Commander Europe or the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe concerning the possibility of reducing the size and number of military exercises.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonTogether with his subordinate commanders, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, is conducting a review of exercise activity within his command to ensure that, in nature, size, scope and number, exercises undertaken represent an effective and economical way of meeting Alliance requirements. Recommendations have yet to be put to NATO allies for decision.