HL Deb 15 June 1998 vol 590 cc108-9WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What part, if any, the United States has played, or is playing, in the funding and use of mercenary forces, whether British or otherwise, in Sierra Leone. [HL2046]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Her Majesty's Government are not aware of the United States playing any part in the funding or use of mercenary forces in Sierra Leone.

Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What part GCHQ has played in support of mercenary forces in Sierra Leone. [HL2047]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

None.