§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what training the 2nd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment, has received in the last six months in(a) route clearing, (b) anti-ambush drills, (c) convoy control, (d) driving techniques and (e) basic language skills; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyThe 2nd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment, has been identified as the possible replacement for 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards, if a further sixmonths deployment were to be undertaken, and will undertake formal Operation Grapple training in February and March this year. The battalion 'already has considerable experience in route clearing, anti-ambush drills and driving techniques. Liaison officers with training in Serbo-Croat would be attached to the battalion if it deployed. No decisions have been taken about a further roulement of British forces in Bosnia in April/May this year.