Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether any British service personnel have visited Thailand in an official capacity at any time in the last four years.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonYes, there have been a number of advisory visits by British service personnel to the Royal Thai armed forces during the last four years. In addition, troops from the Hong Kong garrison regularly exercise in Thailand and, in 1988, RAF Tornado F3 aircraft used training facilities in the country.
Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether any training in military signalling has been provided by British service personnel in Thailand at any time in the last four years.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonDetails of military assistance provided to foreign Governments are normally confidential.