Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Monday, 30 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 December 1998. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 December 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the reports alleging corruption in the 1970s involving members of Her Majesty's Forces in Oman; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment his Department has made of the reports alleging corruption in the 1970s involving members of Her Majesty's Forces in Oman; and if he will make a statement. [62296] Mr. Doug Henderson: I believe that the hon. Member is referring to allegations that appeared in a newspaper article and a book recently of corruption in the Special Air Services (SAS) Regiment during the Dhofar Campaign in the early 1970s. The events in question took place almost 25 years ago and official records on the matter are incomplete. However, I understand that the Regiment dealt with the matter at the time and that disciplinary action, where appropriate, was taken.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 62296; 322 c192W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Armed forces Corruption Intelligence services Oman Special Air Service Dhofar campaign