HC Deb 20 February 1976 vol 905 c836W
Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if any assistance is given through his Department in the circulation of present or former members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces with invitations to accept engagements as mercenaries in the armed forces of foreign countries or in other forces.

Mr. Mason

In certain cases assistance is given to friendly foreign Governments in the recruitment of retired Service personnel on a contract basis.

Mr. Newens

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the Special Air Service are currently serving in Africa.

Mr. Mason

It is not our normal practice to say in which countries the SAS may happen to be at any given time, but, as the House was informed on 24th November—[Vol. 901, c.22.]—no British Servicemen are serving in Angola.