§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to alter the current arrangements for the provision of rations for British service personnel deployed in the former Yugoslavia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyOther troop contributors in the former Yugoslavia already use the United Nations system of supply and we have been asked and have agreed participate in a two-month trial for a small section of our troops in Bosnia. Whether or not we subsequently change our feeding arrangements will depend on the outcome of the trial.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what requests have been made by the United Nations for additional equipment for forces in the former Yugoslavia.
§ Mr. HanleyThe United Kingdom has received a request from the United Nations for mortar-locating radar. As my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Defence announced yesterday, this request has been approved.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the impact on service morale of the quality of rations provided to service personnel deployed in the former Yugoslavia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyThe quality and quantity of rations provided for United Kingdom personnel in the former Yugoslavia are carefully monitored to ensure consistently 1055W high standards. We are fully aware of the importance of a varied and nutritious diet for the morale of our armed forces, and every effort is made to maintain the excellent standard of the rations currently provided.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what rations are currently provided to British service personnel deployed in the former Yugoslavia.
§ Mr. HanleyBritish service personnel in the former Yugoslavia currently receive the same scale of rations, provided from the United Kingdom, as the rest of the British Army.