§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence what military assistance his Department has provided to the Government of Portugal since April 1974; and what further aid is currently being sought by the Portuguese armed forces.
§ Mr. MulleySince April 1974, Her Majesty's Government have provided military assistance to Portugal in the form of training for 69 officers of the Portuguese armed forces. The Portuguese Government have raised in NATO the question of Allied assistance towards the re-equipment of its armed forces. We have recently identified a package of military equipment for this purpose and will be seeking parliamentary approval to give this to Portugal.
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