§ Lord Jenkins of Putneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they support the proposal now being discussed for the removal of American bases in Europe in return for the removal of Soviet bases.
§ The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Lord Brabazon of Tara)We see no equivalence between Soviet forces in Eastern Europe, and US forces stationed on the territory of, and with the full consent of, their European allies. We consider that the presence of US forces in Europe remains essential for NATO's security.