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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Monday, 19 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 January 2017. It was answered by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 January 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Saudi Arabia: Military Aid

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what involvement UK armed forces personnel have had in training Saudi armed forces in (a) cluster bomb use, (b) air warfare skills and (c) artillery techniques.

Answer

UK Armed Forces personnel have had no involvement intraining Saudi armed forces in the use of cluster munitions since the UK signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions in 2008.

The UK has provided training courses for Royal Saudi Air Force personnel and artillery training for the Royal Saudi Land Forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58305
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Saudi Arabia Military aid
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk