Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 November 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 November 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what military personnel assistance his Department provides to Colombia; and for what purposes. - (Holding answer 23 November 1999).
- Answer
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Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what military personnel assistance his Department provides to Colombia; and for what purposes. [99430] Mr. Spellar: [holding answer 23 November 1999]: UK military assistance is provided to Colombia to meet specific requests. Examples of training provided over the last ten years include Explosive Ordnance Disposal, search techniques and some assistance to the counter- narcotics authorities. In addition, advisory visits and information exchanges have taken place on operations in urban theatres, counter-guerrilla strategy, and psychiatry. Military assistance offered to the Colombians generally includes human rights elements.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 99430; 339 c115W
- Session
- 1999-00
- Related items
- Subjects
- Staff Colombia Military aid
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