Indonesia (Hansard, 22 November 1994)

§ Mr. Fisher
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what advice or support he has given to the Government of Indonesia in the last year.

§ Mr. Freeman
The Chief of the Defence Staff and the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff have visited Indonesia during the last year to discuss defence matters. The United Kingdom also provides training for Indonesian students.

§ Mr. Fatchett
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what work is currently being carried out for Indonesia by the Defence Research Agency; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Freeman
This is a matter for the agency's chief executive and I have asked him to reply.
Letter from Mr. John Chisholm to Mr. Derek Fatchett, dated 22 November 1994: In today's written answer the Minister of State for Defence Procurement informed you that I would be replying to your question concerning work being carried out for Indonesia by the Defence Research Agency. The Defence Research Agency is not currently undertaking any work for Indonesia.

§ Mr. Fatchett
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will outline the training provided over the last 10 years in the United Kingdom or elsewhere in defence-related matters for Indonesia; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Soames
The United Kingdom has provided training assistance, including developmental and technical courses, for Indonesia over the past 10 years. Details of training, including the numbers involved, are not normally disclosed as they are regarded as confidential between the Governments concerned.