HC Deb 10 February 1994 vol 237 c481W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what information he has provided to the United Nations standby forces planning team; and what requests have been made by the planning team.

Mr. Hanley

The United Nations standby forces planning team has asked United Nations member states to consider proposals for identifying forces capable of deployment at short notice that would potentially be available to take part in the initial stages of United Nations peacekeeping operations. A formal response will be made shortly.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with his NATO counterparts regarding the work of the United Nations standby forces planning team.

Mr. Hanley

My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Defence has had no such discussions.