Bosnia (Hansard, 13 January 1993)

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British service personnel currently deployed in Bosnia are trained in forward air control techniques; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Archie Hamilton
For the type of forces deployed in Bosnia-Herzegovina it is usual, and is the case, to have one forward air control-trained officer as part of the headquarters.

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration has been given to the provision of additional artillery equipment to British forces in Bosnia; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Archie Hamilton
The size and equipment requirements of the battalion group deployed to Bosnia is kept under review to ensure that the force is able to carry out its task of escorting humanitarian aid convoys.

§ Dr. David Clark
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the communications equipment currently being used by British forces in Bosnia is capable of being used for forward air control; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Archie Hamilton
The battalion group has been issued with communications equipment from the normal range of equipment issued to army units. These equipments have the ability to communicate with aircraft where this is necessary.