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Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Monday, 11 January 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what forces Her Majesty's Government has on stand-by for United Nations duty; how rapidly they can be deployed in an emergency; and what consideration he has given to improving their (a) training and (b) readiness; if he will make it his policy to support the creation of a permanent UN Volunteer Force.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
323 c13-4W; 64956;64957
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Training United Nations