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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 26 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 November 1998. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many American visiting forces are based at the National Intelligence Centre at Chicksands; and for what purpose.
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many American visiting forces are based at the National Intelligence Centre at Chicksands; and for what purpose. [57315] Mr. Doug Henderson: There are 10 US personnel attached to the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre at Chicksands to support training and exercises, particularly where there is a mutual US/UK interest. Some may deploy on operations where there is a combined national interest, subject to approval from the respective governments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
318 c446W; 57315
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Armed forces Executive agencies Deployment Intelligence services USA Defence Intelligence and Security Centre MOD Chicksands