§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the state of current British relations with the Sultanate of Oman; and what economic or other assistance is being provided by Her Majesty's Government to Oman.
§ Mr. JuddWe enjoy good relations with the Sultanate of Oman. We continue to assist in the development of the country in a variety of practical ways, principally through a modest pogramme of technical assistance; we also provide seconded personnel to the armed forces. We and the Omani Government attach particular importance to training Omanis to take over those tasks currently being carried out by expatriates.