HC Deb 10 February 1994 vol 237 cc482-3W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when his Department received a copy of the United States Army document entitled "FM 100–23 Peace Operations"; and what assessment he has made of it.

Mr. Hanley

We are aware that the United States Army has in preparation a manual concerning the conduct of peace support operations. This document remains in draft form and it would in any case be inappropriate to comment.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to produce and publish a doctrine manual on peace support operations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hanley

The British Army produced in 1988 a document on doctrine entitled "Peacekeeping Operations". A new, complementary manual, taking account of recent developments in peacekeeping, is at an advanced stage of preparation.

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