§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many British personnel arc engaged in training members of the Sierra Leone armed forces; what is the nature of the training provided, and what plans they have for continuing this aid in 1996–97.
Earl Howe:There are at present no British military personnel in Sierra Leone engaged in training members of the republic of Sierra Leone Military Forces (RSLMF). A British military liaison officer is currently in Freetown providing advice on restructuring the RSLMF. On current plans we intend to maintain this post in 1996–97.