§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what present military deployments are as a result of international treaty obligations; and if these deployments form part of the strategic defence review; [10998]
(2) what treaty obligations are exempt from the strategic defence review. [10938]
§ Dr. ReidThe strategic defence review is being conducted in accordance with the policies set out in the Government's election manifesto, including continuing co-operation with the United States, our European allies and other like-minded nations, and security built on the principle of collective defence. No United Kingdom forces are currently deployed on operations as a result of international treaty obligations. All deployments will, however, be examined during the review.