HC Deb 16 June 1997 vol 296 c78W
18. Mr. Miller

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the role of the West Indies guard ship. [2058]

Dr. Reid

As I know my hon. Friend is aware from his visit as a member of the Armed Forces parliamentary scheme the West Indies Guard Ship together with her Royal Fleet auxiliary tanker, provide support to our Dependent Territories and other UK interests in the region. They carry out a range of tasks, including contributing to the international fight against drug trafficking, disaster relief, goodwill visits and training for Caribbean forces.