HL Deb 10 February 1998 vol 585 cc154-5WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many officers from the British Armed Forces took part, and in what capacity, in the United States Air Force's recent "Global Engagement" war game. [HL350]

The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Lord Gilbert)

Two RAF officers participated as part of a coalition cell in the "Global Engagement" war game conducted by the United States Air Force.

Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

By whom nuclear weapons were deemed to have been used in the United States Air Force "Global Engagement" war game in which British officers participated. [HL352]

Lord Gilbert

"Global Engagement 97" was a classified United States Air Force war game. Questions about its content are a matter for the United States Government.