§ Mr. CatonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list for each of the past five years the number of overseas students attending the Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, indicating the name of the country and the number of students concerned. [25449]
§ Dr. ReidThe total numbers of overseas students who have attended the Royal Military College of Science (RMCS), Shrivenham for each of the past five years are as follows:
- 1993–94: 93
- 1994–95: 73
- 1995–96: 58
- 1996–97: 82
- 1997–98: 94.
It has been the practice of successive Administrations not to release specific details of military assistance provided to other countries on the grounds that this information has been considered confidential between governments, and that disclosure would risk damaging our international relations. However, this practice is being reviewed against the background of the Government's commitment to openness, and I will write to my hon. Friend once the review is complete.