§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence which countries had armed forces involved in the jungle training exercise in Thailand carried out between 1 April 1997 and 31 March 1998. [72848]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 2 March 1999]: Thailand and the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the jungle training exercise in Thailand carried out between 1 April 1997 and 31 March 1998.[72851]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 2 March 1999]: This exercise, involving a company of Royal Marines, was intended to maintain and develop their capability to conduct operations in a jungle environment. It was assessed to have succeeded in its aim.