§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) where is Major Hicky, formerly in Oman;
(2) whether General Sir Timothy Creasey has made representations on behalf of Major Hicky to the Sultan or any representatives of the Omani Government;
(3) whether he will make a statement on the termination of the contract of Major Hicky to the Omani Government.
§ Mr. HeseltineI understand that a former British NCO named Hicky was until recently employed as a contract officer in Oman. Any questions relating to the52W employment of contract personnel are a matter for the individual concerned and the Government of Oman and are not the responsibility of Her Majesty's Government.