HC Deb 24 March 1994 vol 240 c367W
Mr. Mullin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what date he was first informed that the position of Sir Peter Harding as Chief of the Defence Staff might be compromised.

Mr. Hanley

My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Defence first became aware of the circumstances which lead up to the resignation of Sir Peter Harding on Saturday 12 March.