§ Mr. MatesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what changes to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation status of forces agreement as it affects British forces in NATO countries are currently under consideration; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonNo changes to the NATO status of forces agreement itself are currently under consideration. The supplementary agreement to the NATO status of forces agreement—which regulates the status of foreign forces stationed in Germany—is currently under review.
§ Mr. MatesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made in discussions with the Federal Republic of Germany over the future status of British forces in Germany; what amendments to existing agreements have been proposed as a result of these discussions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe German Government and representatives of the six members of the North Atlantic alliance with forces stationed in Germany—United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, France, Belgium and Canada—began in September 1991 a detailed and wide-ranging review of the supplementary agreement to the NATO status of forces agreement, to which they are the signatories. The supplementary agreement regulates the status of foreign forces stationed in Germany. The review of the agreement, which has taken place in a constructive and co-operative spirit, is continuing. It is detailed and covers a wide range of subjects, including manoeuvres and training, accommodation and construction, transport, and criminal, civil, labour and procedural law.