§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Defence what role British forces stationed in Oman have been performing since the end of the rebellion in Dhofar.
§ Mr. MasonAs I have informed my hon. Friend today, the RAF detachment at Salalah will be withdrawn on 31st March 1977. Our remaining direct assistance personnel are still needed to train Omanis and to undertake civil development and engineering projects.
Personnel serving on loan to the Sultan's forces occupy a range of posts and will continue to be needed while the process of Omanisation takes place.