HC Deb 10 February 1994 vol 237 cc481-2W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make it his policy to identify those combat engineering units and military lawyers that could be made available to the United Nations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hanley

We conduct a regular dialogue with the United Nations secretariat to ensure that it has a clear picture of all the capabilities the United Kingdom has to offer. We are willing to consider requests from the United Nations for any of these, case by case, in the light of other commitments and priorities.

Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 14 January,Official Report, column 344, what are the names, ranks, and functions of the five military personnel attached to the United Nations secretariat; and if the two officers that were in principle made available to the United Nations are currently attached to the United Nations.

Mr. Hanley

The personnel currently attached to the United Nations secretariat, and their functions, are:

  • Lieutenant Commander Highett—Logistics
  • Major Clifford—Situation Centre
  • Major Goddard—Field Finance
  • Major Hunter—Department of Peacekeeping Operations
  • Staff Sergeant Butcher—Situation Centre

The two additional officers made available in principle have not yet taken up posts at the United Nations.