§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much of the British contribution to the rapid deployment force in Bosnia is still in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement. [35267]
§ Mr. SoamesA British battalion group of over 800 personnel is already in Bosnia as part of our contribution to UNPROFOR's rapid reaction force. In addition, the deployment of 24 Airmobile Brigade is continuing with some 1,100 troops in theatre to prepare for the arrival of the main body of the brigade. It is planned to have completed the deployment of over 4,000 personnel by mid-August.