Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 2 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 November 2000. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Monday, 6 November 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on The Assistance to Support Stability with In-Service Training programme; and what changes to the programme are planned. (Further information on 24.11.2000 at 357 c345-6W)

Answer: Helen Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Assistance to Support Stability with In-Service Training programme; and what changes to the programme are planned. [137177] Mr. Vaz: The ASSIST programme was established on 1 April 1998 to replace the UK Military Training Assistance Scheme (UKMTAS), with the main purpose of refocusing support to the Government's priority of promoting respect for human rights and good governance.

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