Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the current responsibilities and duties of the attaché (defence) at the British embassy in Thailand.
§ Mr. SainsburyThe attaché (defence) is a member of the diplomatic service. He is engaged in general duties in support of the defence section in Bangkok.
Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the current responsibilities and duties of the defence and military attaché at the British embassy in Thailand.
§ Mr. SainsburyThe defence and military attaché is a member of the defence section in the British embassy in Bangkok. He shares responsibility for liaising with the Thai defence authorities on a range of military topics of common interest.
Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the current responsibilities and duties of the naval and air attaché at the British embassy in Thailand.
§ Mr. SainsburyThe naval and air attaché is a member of the defence section in the British embassy in Bangkok. He shares responsibility for liasing with the Thai defence authorities on a range of military topics of common interest.
Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans exist to transfer staff from the British embassy in Thailand.
§ Mr. SainsburyStaff from the British embassy in Thailand will be transferred at the end of their tours of duty.