§ Ann ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will set up an inquiry into events at Irian Jaya in May 1996 during the rescue of four British citizens; what British forces were involved in the rescue; and what transport bearing what markings was used. [92301]
§ Mr. Hoon[holding answer 22 July 1999]: We have no plans to hold an inquiry. British hostages were successfully freed but sadly during the rescue two Indonesian hostages and some Indonesian troops were killed. We do not comment on the operational aspects of kidnap cases.