HC Deb 14 January 1994 vol 235 c344W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he has taken to ensure that the recent experiences of General Cordy-Simpson have been incorporated into(a) training procedures and (b) the development of new doctrine; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hanley

A formal and institutionalised mechanism already exists for debriefing commanders at all levels on return from all operations; United Nations operations are no exception. Their observations and lessons are used to provide ongoing assessment and validation of both doctrine and training.