§ 17. Dr. Goodson-WickesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what studies have been carried out into the ability of the armed forces to carry out discretionary commitments in addition to deployment in Bosnia.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonWe attach great importance to ensuring that future force levels are appropriate for the tasks which the armed forces are asked to undertake and that we do not impose upon them any requirement to which they cannot properly respond. We continue to monitor the position carefully in the light of present and likely future commitments.
§ 25. Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement about the latest progress on the deployment of troops in Bosnia.
§ Mr. RifkindI refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave my hon. Friend the Member of Colchester, North (Mr. Jenkin) today.