HL Deb 12 May 1989 vol 507 c914WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether it is the case that rules of engagement at sea are, or are about to be, under discussion in NATO, with a view to the common adoption by NATO navies of rules of engagement.

The Minister of State for Defence Procurement (Lord Trefgarne)

The alliance naturally reviews and updates its rules of engagement from time to time. It is not our practice to comment in detail on operational matters of this kind.

Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they support the adoption by the Royal Navy, and/or all NATO navies when acting together, of Rules of Engagement similar to those current in the US Navy.

Lord Trefgarne:

It is not the practice to comment on rules of engagement.