Indonesia (Hansard, 27 October 1992)

§ Mr. Foulkes
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British armed services personnel are currently stationed in Indonesia.

§ Mr. Archie Hamilton
At 1 September 1992 there were three. One Navy officer and one Army officer as military attaches and one Army soldier as support staff.

§ Mr. Foulkes
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what military training Her Majesty's Government currently supply to the Government of Indonesia.

§ Mr. Archie Hamilton
Her Majesty's Government provide training for members of the Indonesian armed forces covering a wide range of military topics, including officer development courses such as staff college, and technical instruction. Details of training provided are confidential between Her Majesty's Government and the Government of Indonesia.

§ Mr. Foulkes
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what were the provisions of the memorandum of understanding signed in September by the United Kingdom and Indonesian Governments; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Aitken
The two Governments signed a supplement to the existing defence equipment memorandum of 615W understanding. This will cover training arrangements in connection with a possible further sale of Hawk aircraft. The supplement will only become valid if a contract for the sale is concluded.