HC Deb 23 June 1997 vol 296 c346W
Mrs. Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the visas granted to Indonesian(a) military, (b) security, (c) police, (d) paramilitary and (e) special forces personnel invited by the British Government or private companies to attend the forthcoming Royal Navy and British Army Equipment Exhibition at Farnborough in September. [3588]

Mr. Fatchett

We have not been asked to issue visas specifically for Indonesians attending the RNBAEE 97 at Farnborough.

Mrs. Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will identify by name, rank and unit, such Indonesian(a) military, (b) security, (c) police, (d) paramilitary and (e) special forces personnel invited by the British Government to attend the forthcoming Royal Navy and British Army Equipment Exhibition at Farnborough in September 1997. [3584]

Mr. Spellar

The following Indonesian personnel have been invited to attend this year's Royal Navy and British Army Equipment Exhibition:

  • General Tanjung (Commander In Chief Indonesian Armed Forces);
  • General Wiranto (Chief of Staff Army);
  • Admiral Kushariadi (Chief of Staff Navy).