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Written question asked by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) on Thursday, 24 March 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 March 2011. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 30 March 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Saudi Arabia: Military Aid

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many short-term training teams have been sent to the Saudi Arabian National Guard in each year since 2007; and how many courses taught by such teams covered (a) internal security training, (b) public order training and (c) sniper training;
Answer

The British Military Mission to the Saudi Arabian National Guard continues to operate as an essential part of our bilateral relationship.Training forms an integral part of the British Military Mission's activity.It is not possible to provide a breakdown of the details of individual programmes without prejudicing relations between the UK and other states.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49808; 526 c393W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Saudi Arabia: Military Aid
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Saudi Arabia Military aid
Link
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