§ 52. Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many British Service men are seconded for service in Zambia; and what is the nature of their duties.
§ Mr. ReynoldsNo British Service man is seconded to the Armed Forces of Zambia, but we have a training team there of 187 all ranks.
§ Mr. KingDoes not the Minister agree that we are no longer an imperialist Power, and that stationing British troops in African States in Central Africa serves no purpose, and could be dangerous?
§ Mr. ReynoldsThis is the result of a recently agreed joint agreement between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Zambia, and it is considered to be in the interests of both parties to the agreement.