HC Deb 15 July 1980 vol 988 cc501-2W
Mr. Farr

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the United Kingdom's military involvement in Zimbabwe.

Mr. Hayhoe

At the request of the Zimbabwe Government, a British military advisory and training team is helping with the amalgamation of the Armed Forces in Zimbabwe. The Service personnel forming the training team will number about 130 by the autumn. Other military assistance, mainly in the form of training courses and visits, is also being arranged.

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