HC Deb 16 April 1996 vol 275 c454W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many troops are currently on active service in Bosnia; and if he will make a statement. [25014]

Mr. Soames

There are currently some 10,500 UK troops with the NATO peace implementation force in Bosnia.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which British aircraft are currently in use in Bosnia; and if he will make a statement. [25011]

Mr. Soames

RAF Chinook, RN Sea King and Army Air Corps Lynx and Gazelle helicopters operate with UK forces in Bosnia. RAF Harrier GR7, Tristar and E-3D AWACS aircraft based in Italy and C130 aircraft from the UK operate in support of IFOR.