HC Deb 23 February 1994 vol 238 c224W
Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence why the annual Royal Marine arctic warfare exercise is not to be held in Norway this year; where it will be held: at what saving to public funds; whether he plans to resume Royal Marine exercising in Norway in 1995; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hanley

The annual Royal Marine arctic warfare training exercise is currently taking place in north Norway: 42 Commando Group is participating, with Sea King helicopters from 846 Naval Air Squadron, and the royal fleet auxiliary ships, Sir Tristram, Sir Galahad and Sir Bedivere. The training will culminate in 42 Commando Group participating in the Norwegian Brigade North exercise Arctic Express. On current plans, the annual training will continue in 1994.