§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Prime Minister on what date the Cabinet Secretary was first informed of the planned involvement of UK Government personnel and military assets in support of Sandline International's involvement in restoring the Government of Sierra Leone. [41833]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 14 May 1998]The Cabinet Secretary first received an indication of the allegations against Sandline on 20 April 1998. It was not until 30 April 1998 that such information was confirmed.