HC Deb 23 April 1990 vol 171 c73W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of Defence (1) if he will make a statement on the NATO concept of maritime operations;

(2) what is his policy on the NATO concept of maritime operations;

(3) whether the concept of maritime operations is now official NATO doctrine.

Mr. Archie Hamilton

NATO's concept of maritime operations is a concept developed by the NATO military authorities, in consultation with member nations, for the employment of allied maritime forces in support of NATO's defensive strategy. It is taken fully into account in United Kingdom planning for maritime operations.