§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for Billericay on 7 November, Official Report, c. 45, what was the reason for reducing the number of personnel in the British military advisory and training team in Zimbabwe in July; whether any further changes are planned; whether such personnel have worked with North Korean training officers in running training and instruction courses for Zimbabwe officers and troops; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyThe size of the British military assistance and training team (BMATT) has changed from time to352W time as its training tasks have been modified in consultation with the Zimbabwe authorities. The reduction in July was part of this process. The level and role of BMATT is kept under regular review. There has been no contact between members of BMATT and any North Korean training officers in Zimbabwe.