Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 April 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Ministry of Defence Police will be deployed to Kosovo in support of the UN International Police Force; what will be the length of their tour; what training they will receive; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 5 April 2000).

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Ministry of Defence Police will be deployed to Kosovo in support of the UN International Police Force; what will be the length of their tour; what training they will receive; and if he will make a statement. [117667] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 5 April 2000]: Up to 60 Ministry of Defence Police officers are to be deployed to Kosovo in support of the UN International Police for a 12-month tour of duty. All officers are currently undergoing a four-week training course including advanced firearms tactics, explosives and weapon searches, conflict resolution, personal safety and conditions in Kosovo.

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