Written question asked by Lord Dormand of Easington (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 1998. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 1998.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Statement on whether their review of military training assistance has now been completed. [HL 1217]. - Includes fact that FCOs UK Military Training Assistance Scheme (UKMTAS) for 1998-99 will be replaced by a new programme called Assistance to Support Stability with In-Service Training (ASSIST), and that will set up a specific Human Rights Project Fund, and includes criteria and figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

587 c255-6WA; HL 1217

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Armed forces Children's rights Development aid Diplomatic service Arms control Legal profession Human rights Judges English language Police Peacekeeping operations Media Military aid Training ASSIST programme

Contains statistics

Yes