Statement On The Defence Estimates 1985

Mr. Ashdown
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British divisions were included in figure 10 of annex A of the Statement on the Defence Estimates 1985, Cmnd. 9430.

Mr. Stanley
Figure 10 includes the four divisions which comprise 1(BR)Corps as well as a further division equivalent to take account of other British forces committed to NATO which are not formed into divisions.

Mr. Ashdown
asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether Portuguese forces were included in figure 11 of annex A to the Statement on the Defence Estimates 1985, Cmnd. 9430.

Mr. Stanley
Yes.